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An Old Town By the Sea

by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

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Along the Piscataqua River, Thomas Bailey Aldrich reads the history of Portsmouth through its wharves, warehouses, streets and old houses. His account begins with early voyages to the New England coast, then turns to the settlement at Strawberry Bank and the sheltered harbor that helped it grow. Weathered piers and quiet counting rooms prompt recollections of a busier trading port, while descriptions of river light, salt air and fog give the historical narrative a strong sense of place.

The town records supply another view of local life: simple meals, household utensils, cattle brought from Denmark, plans for schools and strict rules for public worship. Aldrich treats these details with humor, including a personal connection to the versatile Captain John Pickering.

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Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836-1907) was an American writer, poet, critic and editor. He edited The Atlantic Monthly for many years and published writers such as Charles W. Chesnutt there. His semi-autobiographical book "The Story of a Bad Boy" gave rise to the bad boy's book subgenre in nineteenth-century American literature.

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Pages
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English
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