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by David Newhall Johnson (Author)
""Sketches of Lynn: Or The Changes of Fifty Years"" is a historical book written by David Newhall Johnson and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the city of Lynn, Massachusetts, and its transformation over the course of fifty years. The author, who was a native of Lynn, describes the city's growth and development, including its industrialization and the impact it had on the local community. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the city's history. The first section provides an overview of Lynn's early settlement and the establishment of its first industries. The subsequent sections describe the city's growth and expansion, including the development of its shoe manufacturing industry and the arrival of new immigrants. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the city's prominent landmarks, including its churches, schools, and public buildings. He also includes anecdotes and personal recollections that offer a glimpse into the daily lives of Lynn's residents during this period. Overall, ""Sketches of Lynn: Or The Changes of Fifty Years"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Lynn, Massachusetts, and the impact of industrialization on small communities in the late 19th century.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.
