History Of The Town Of Gloucester, Cape Ann; Including The Town Of Rockport (1860)

""History Of The Town Of Gloucester, Cape Ann; Including The Town Of Rockport"" is a comprehensive historical account of the towns of Gloucester and Rockport, located on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Written by John James Babson and originally published in 1860, the book covers the history of the area from its earliest settlement by European colonizers up to the mid-19th century. The book includes information on the Native American tribes who originally inhabited the area, as well as the arrival of the first European settlers in the 17th century. It also covers the development of the fishing industry in the region, which became a major economic driver for the towns. In addition to historical accounts, the book includes genealogical information on many of the families who lived in the area, as well as descriptions of notable landmarks and buildings. With its detailed and informative content, ""History Of The Town Of Gloucester, Cape Ann; Including The Town Of Rockport"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of this important region of 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.