Contents
BOOK I. Invocation
Inspired by other New England historians, and by the charms
and legends of "Hunting Hills," Mr. P. undertakes the History
of Montague.
BOOK II. Introductory
A discourse treating Montague history in a general way to beguile
a summer's afternoon; Montague field day of the P. V. M. A., September 10,
1895.
BOOK III. The First Inhabitants
Reveals some knowledge of the creatures that left footprints in the red
sandstone.
BOOK IV. Indians
Since the Indian always behaved himself in Montague, we let you know how on
the whole, he laughed, prayed, sung, wrought, and spun yarns of magic.
BOOK V. Pioneers
History of the lumber camp that supplied Sunderland with beards for its
first houses in 1714 and of the first settlers of the land.
BOOK VI. Winning Democracy
Just how the Congregational church hatched modern democracy when the
Baptists and Unitarians cracked its shell.
BOOK VII. Causes and Conduct of the Revolution
How Montague helped save the democracy she had won and avoided paying
tribute money to George III.'s favorites.BOOK VIII.
The King's Highway
All about the old county roads and turnpikes and tavern life. |
BOOK IX. The River
Its ancient fisheries, lumber rafts and commercial boating with Dewey's
River Odyssey.
BOOK X. Drum Taps, 1786-1865
History of Montague's romantic share in Shays' rebellion and in the Civil
War, and her opposition to some other wars.
BOOK XI. Old Town Memories
Being a transcript of notes on conversations with the oldest inhabitants and
a brief Gunn history.
BOOK XII. Peskeomskut
Tells how Turners Falls began and grew and what she amounts to.
BOOK XIII. Old Town Industries
Recovers from oblivion something about our old-fashioned industries; and
records the revival, in 1901, of making beautiful things.
BOOK XIV. Education
A complete history of our schools from the beginning, including the location
of every district school.
BOOK XV. Religion
The religion of the Puritans and the era of split. good feeling and don't
care. Religion is our deepest sincerity.
BOOK XVI. Visions
The charm and resources of our waters caused Philip to center his Indian
commonwealth here. About Montague "City," Crocker's scheme and the old town.
APPENDIX
Gives complete lists of town officers from 1756-1910, history of Lake
Pleasant. new Indian finds, and mixed matter. |
