Old Naumkeag: A Historical Sketch of the City of Salem, and the Towns of Marblehead, Peabody, Beverly, Danvers, Wenham, Manchester, Topsfield, and Middleton (1877)

Old Naumkeag: A Historical Sketch of the City of Salem, and the Towns of Marblehead, Peabody, Beverly, Danvers, Wenham, Manchester, Topsfield, and Middleton is a comprehensive historical account of the various towns and cities located in Essex County, Massachusetts. The book was written by Carl H. Webber and was published in 1877. The author provides a detailed description of the history, geography, and cultural heritage of each of the towns and cities mentioned in the book. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different town or city. The author provides information on the founding of each town or city, its early settlers, and its economic and social development over time. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent figures from each town or city. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of the region. Overall, Old Naumkeag is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the early history of Essex County, Massachusetts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.