Salem - Hardcover

Turino, Kenneth C; Schier, Stephen J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531620558 ISBN 13: 9781531620554

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2004

Synopsis

Salem, Massachusetts, is one of the most historic settlements in the United States. Most commonly associated with the seventeenth-century witchcraft hysteria of Salem Village--an area that now falls within the bounds of neighboring Danvers--the city of Salem actually boasts a rich and textured history with a variety of economic, religious, and cultural highlights. This new and exciting visual history reveals Salem's comprehensive heritage from the 1860s to the 1950s. Salem's early strengths as a colonial community were drawn from the waters around it: fishing was a staple industry in the beginning, and shipbuilding and ocean trade bolstered the settlement economically for many years. In the nineteenth century, after war with Britain caused Salem's maritime trade to decline, the city developed into a modern commercial center. Prominent settlers fostered the development of luxurious architecture and interior design, along with the founding of the city's well-known resort and amusement center, the Willows.

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About the Author:

Join authors Stephen J. Schier and Kenneth C. Turino on a trip back in time to discover the fascinating history of Salem. Over 200 carefully selected images have been combined with thorough research and enhanced by informative text. Salem’s historic McIntire District, containing some of the nation’s finest architecture, receives special treatment in its own chapter. Also highlighted is Salem’s scenic coastline, which has been appreciated and utilized for generations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1531620558
• ISBN 13: 9781531620554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130