| Legendary Locals of Dracut Contributor(s): Duda, Rebecca A. (Author), Henry, Maj Everett (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1467101559 ISBN-13: 9781467101554 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| LCCN: 2013955455 |
| Series: Legendary Locals |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Established in 1669 as a small farming village on the banks of the Merrimack River, Dracut s early settlers made their mark during the American Revolution. From French nobleman Louis Ansart, who became an American citizen and settled in the area, to Dracut s own Joseph Bradley Varnum, the town played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation. More recently, Dracut continues to be the home of modern-day patriots such as Michael Monahan, who left college to serve in the Vietnam War, and Capt. John Ogonowski, who gave his life on September 11, 2001. Dracut has been home to numerous other local legends Dr. Christos Daoulas was the longest-serving Massachusetts school superintendent, and Dennis Piendak oversaw incredible growth and expansion during his 28 years as town manager. Dracut was also home to the indomitable Polly Urquhart, whose name now graces the corner where her store once stood; Rev. Larry Zimmerman, the pastor of the Old Yellow Meeting House for 33 years; and Edmund Murphy, the dean of Massachusetts high school football coaches. These are a few of the many amazing people who came from a town that was once known as simply the wildernesse north of the Merrimac. " |
Contributor Bio(s): Duda, Rebecca A.: - Rebecca A. Duda teaches history at Dracut s Lakeview Junior High School. She holds degrees from Salem State University and was named an Outstanding Educator by her alma mater in 2010. This is her second book on Dracut. |