Narrative Remarks, Expository Notes, and Historical Criticisms: On the New England Historical and Genealogical Society, and Incidentally on the Massachusetts Historical Society (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book of historical recollections offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the founding and early years of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society. The author, a prominent figure in the society's early years, recounts the challenges the organization faced in establishing itself amidst the existing intellectual landscape of Boston in the mid-19th century. Despite resistance and rivalry from the established Massachusetts Historical Society, the New England Historical and Genealogical Society's focus on both history and genealogy and its commitment to preserving and promoting New England's rich heritage ensured its success. The book offers insights into the development of historical scholarship in America and the role of societies and institutions in preserving and interpreting the past.
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