History of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts


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History of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, With Genealogical Registers by Justin Winsor, first published in 1849, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.




History of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts with Genealogical Registers


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Duxbury was founded by migrants from the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1632. Justin Winsor's venerable history of Duxbury commences with chapters on the settlement and incorporation of the town; boundaries, roads and landmarks; first settlers; schools and education; and early contact with the Indian population. Subsequent chapters are concerned with lists of 17th-century town officers, Duxbury in the colonial wars, the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and the history of the Congregational Church in Duxbury. Of greatest interest to researchers, over one-third of the volume is devoted to genealogical notes and sketches of more than 200 early families of Duxbury.
















Heaven's Window


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It's the mid-fifties in Boston, and the world is slowly changing. Jobs are disappearing, friends have moved on. Life is becoming a struggle. Just when things seem the darkest, one man finds his faith. Heaven's Window is a story of one man's journey from surviving the war in the Pacific to coming home to a life he becomes lost in. Along the way, he finds his best friend, a stray dog he calls Sunshine. The adventures they embark on make their bond unbreakable. He battles the demons of depression, booze, and coming to terms with losing his job, home, and everything he holds dear in his life. Begging takes a toll on his soul, and he struggles to survive as he searches for a connection to God. With Sunshine's help, though, he finds connections to the world around him that give him hope through that struggle, until he finally comes to the day when he can put the fight-all of the fights-behind him for good. All author proceeds will be used to help the homeless. 




History of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts


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This classic work of local history provides a detailed and engaging account of the settlement and growth of Duxbury, Massachusetts from its founding in the early 17th century to the late 19th century. The author, Justin Winsor, was a renowned historian and a native of Duxbury, and he crafted the book with meticulous attention to detail and a deep affection for his subject. Through maps, illustrations, and vivid prose, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of the people who built and sustained the town over its long and storied history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.