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by Lloyd Vernon Briggs (Author)
The book titled ""History Of Shipbuilding On North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872"" is a comprehensive account of the shipbuilding industry in North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts from 1640 to 1872. The author, Lloyd Vernon Briggs, provides detailed information about the shipbuilders, their genealogies, and the industries that were associated with North River during this period.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of shipbuilding on North River. The author starts with a brief introduction to the area and its natural resources, followed by a discussion of the early shipbuilding industry in the region. He then goes on to describe the growth of the industry over time, including the construction of larger and more sophisticated vessels.In addition to the history of shipbuilding, the book also provides information about the other industries that were associated with North River, such as fishing, lumbering, and agriculture. The author discusses how these industries contributed to the growth of the shipbuilding industry and helped to make North River a center of commerce in the region.One of the unique features of this book is the inclusion of genealogies of the shipbuilders. The author provides detailed information about the families of the shipbuilders, including their origins, occupations, and contributions to the industry. This information provides a valuable insight into the social and economic history of the region.Overall, ""History Of Shipbuilding On North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding in North America. The book provides a detailed account of the industry and its associated industries, as well as insights into the lives of the people who contributed to its growth and success.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.
