Historical Sketch Of Mother Brook, Dedham, Massachusetts: Showing The Diversion Of The Charles River Into The Neponset And The Manufactures On The Str

By Erastus Worthington

Book Overview

The book ""Historical Sketch Of Mother Brook, Dedham, Massachusetts"" by Erastus Worthington is a comprehensive account of the diversion of the Charles River into the Neponset and the subsequent development of industries on the stream. The book provides a detailed historical overview of Mother Brook, a man-made waterway constructed in the 17th century to connect the Charles River with the Neponset River. The author describes the various stages of the diversion of the river and the impact it had on the surrounding areas. The book also delves into the development of the manufacturing industry on the stream, including the establishment of mills and factories. The author provides a detailed account of the various industries that emerged on the stream, such as textile mills, paper mills, and sawmills. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to visualize the changes that occurred over time. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Mother Brook and the development of industry in Dedham, Massachusetts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163582891
• ISBN13: 9781163582893
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"