The History of Florence, Massachusetts: Including a Complete Account of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry (1895)

""The History of Florence, Massachusetts: Including a Complete Account of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry"" is a book written by Charles Arthur Sheffield and published in 1895. The book offers a comprehensive account of the history of Florence, a village in Northampton, Massachusetts, from its earliest settlement to the late 19th century. The book delves into the social, economic, and political aspects of Florence, exploring the village's growth and development over time. It highlights the significant events and people that have shaped Florence's history, including the establishment of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, a utopian community founded in 1842 that aimed to promote equality and social justice.The book provides a detailed description of the Northampton Association, its goals, and its impact on Florence and the broader community. It also examines the factors that led to the decline of the Association and its eventual dissolution in 1846.Overall, ""The History of Florence, Massachusetts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Florence and the Northampton Association of Education and Industry. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of a small New England village during a time of significant change and upheaval.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.