An Old Town By the Sea
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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. Readers interested in New England history will find a walking account that links the visible town to the habits and ambitions of its earlier inhabitants.
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- Author
- Thomas Bailey Aldrich
- Reading time
- About 90 minutes
- Pages
- 47
- Language
- English
- Genre
- American History
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