The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of All the States, Counties and Towns in New England ...This is a book titled "The New England Gazetteer." It contains descriptions of all the states, counties, and towns in New England. It also describes principal mountains, lakes, rivers, capes, bays, harbors, islands and resorts within New England. The book was published in 1839 by Israel S. Boyd and William White. The inside front and back covers include genealogical information on members of a European-American family with the surname "Brown" as well as information relating to Native place names. |
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... Portsmouth harbor . The highest summit is 673 feet above the ocean . It is said that Saint Aspinquid died on this mountain , in 1682 , and that his funeral was celebrated by the In- dians , by the sacrifice of 6711 wild animals . Agawam ...
... Portsmouth harbor . The highest summit is 673 feet above the ocean . It is said that Saint Aspinquid died on this mountain , in 1682 , and that his funeral was celebrated by the In- dians , by the sacrifice of 6711 wild animals . Agawam ...
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... Portsmouth . The land generally is of an ordinary quality , though there are some fine farms . The town is principally covered with a growth of oak and pine timber ; and great quantities of lumber are annually taken down the river ...
... Portsmouth . The land generally is of an ordinary quality , though there are some fine farms . The town is principally covered with a growth of oak and pine timber ; and great quantities of lumber are annually taken down the river ...
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... Portsmouth , and 32 S. E. from Concord . The surface of Atkinson is uneven ; the soil of a superior quality , and well cultivated . The cultivation of the apple has received much attention here , and the finest fruit is pro- duced ...
... Portsmouth , and 32 S. E. from Concord . The surface of Atkinson is uneven ; the soil of a superior quality , and well cultivated . The cultivation of the apple has received much attention here , and the finest fruit is pro- duced ...
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... Portsmouth , and 20 N. E. from Concord . Incorporated , 1767 . Population , 1830 , 2,047 . Barnstead is not mountainous , but has large swells of land , good for grazing . About 2,500 sheep are kept here . The soil is easy and ...
... Portsmouth , and 20 N. E. from Concord . Incorporated , 1767 . Population , 1830 , 2,047 . Barnstead is not mountainous , but has large swells of land , good for grazing . About 2,500 sheep are kept here . The soil is easy and ...
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... Portsmouth . Its surface is broken and uneven , abounding with rocky ledges , and having several mountainous tracts . Besides Pemige wasset river , run- ning N. and S. through nearly the centre of the town , it is watered by Mad and ...
... Portsmouth . Its surface is broken and uneven , abounding with rocky ledges , and having several mountainous tracts . Besides Pemige wasset river , run- ning N. and S. through nearly the centre of the town , it is watered by Mad and ...
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