| Legendary Locals of Concord Contributor(s): Courtney, Lorraine A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467101966 ISBN-13: 9781467101967 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: 974.2 |
| LCCN: 2014948878 |
| Series: Legendary Locals |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (0.80 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The land now called Concord was originally inhabited by the Abenaki people and the Penacook tribe. Concord's first settlers, such as Ebenezer Eastman, began laying out the Plantation of Penacook, as it was known in 1725, along the fertile fields of the Merrimack River. It was incorporated in 1734 as Rumford and then renamed to Concord by Gov. Benning Wentworth in 1765. Concord experienced a surge in transportation and manufacturing in the 19th century, producing the Concord Coaches, Prescott Pianos, and steam boilers. As Concord celebrates its 250th anniversary, the city flourishes as the state capital and has a thriving community of restaurants, entertainment, and culture for all to enjoy. It retains its town sensibility as it plans for the continued growth of the local economy. Today's civic leaders, like Byron Champlin and James Carroll, work conjointly with business leaders, such as Tom Arnold of Arnie's and Juliana Eades of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, to build and enhance Concord's cultural, social, and economic identity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Courtney, Lorraine A.: - Lorraine A. Courtney, a lover of history and people's personal stories, moved to Concord in 1989. She raised her son here and enjoys the many hiking trails to be found within city limits. While compiling this book, Courtney learned much more about the community's residents through person-to-person interviews. She adds her own photographs of contemporary Concord legends. |