Webster

by Mrazik, John J.
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ISBN: 9780738538075
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Webster, located in south central Massachusetts, is home to the glacially created Webster Lake. The lake, famously known as Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, was responsible for sustaining a significant Native American population. Its waterpower potential attracted Samuel Slater, the father of American manufacturers, to locate his textile mills here, and in 1832, at Slater s behest, the towns of Oxford and Dudley reluctantly granted the land for Webster s formation. Many immigrants were attracted to the town because of mill employment and the pleasant living conditions near the lake. Through vintage photographs, Webster highlights this town s mill life and the lake s impact on its development."
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Mrazik, John J.
  • ISBN: 9780738538075
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.24 x 0.33
  • Number Of Pages: 128
  • Publication Year: 2005
Language: English

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