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By the act of the Legislature to which attention has already been called, it is also made the duty of the State Historian to encourage the compiling and publishing of town histories. If local history is to be taught, there must be local histories to which the teachers in the public schools can go for the facts concerning which they are to give instruction. It is also made the duty of the State Historian to examine newly compiled town histories, and to approve such as he considers suitable for publication. Several inquiries have been received with reference to the compilation and publication Of town histories.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1332188524
- ISBN 13 9781332188529
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages25
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history of Maine, from 1907 to 1908, presenting a fascinating account of how this US State sought to preserve and promote its local and state history in the early 20th century. It begins by exploring the efforts of those who pushed for the study of local and state history in the public schools, and the obstacles they faced as they sought to include their proposals in the school curriculum. The book also sheds light on the author's efforts to compile historical data about Maine, including his investigation into the number of Maine soldiers who fought with George Washington in Valley Forge, and his research into Maine's role in the Louisburg expedition of 1745. Furthermore, the book highlights the establishment of the position of State Historian and its significance in encouraging the compilation and publishing of town histories, and the challenges faced by the State Historian in his work to collect historical materials. In conclusion, the book provides valuable insights into the efforts to preserve and promote Maine's history in the early 1900s, and the complexities of managing and preserving the state's valuable historical archives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332188529_0
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