Danforth Judge Keyes (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Uncommon edition. Hardcover in Very Good condition, 12mo. Tan cloth with silver-stamped title and decoration on front board, spine titles in silver, top edge silver, fore- and bottom edges untrimmed, frontis portrait w/tissue. Light wear and soiling, spotting to back board. Inscribed on front end-paper, "Mrs. Alvah Lawrie / With the compliments of / F.M.G." Bookseller accession no.: 17202. Author Keyes Danforth, b.1822 in Williamstown, was judge of the local court, Treasurer of Williams College, town treasurer and selectman, assessor, and member of the legislature. The above inscription was probably by Frank M. Gazlay, a printer with the Gazlay Brothers firm (but apparently not a partner); Mrs. Alvah Lawrie was the wife of the president of ALCOA aluminum company; they were married 1911 (she 30 yrs. his junior) and the following year Alvah Lawrie bought the Danforth farm; this book was possibly a gift from the printer to the Lawrie's (16 years after it was published) following their purchase of the Danforth farm.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step back in time and experience life in 19th-century Williamstown, Massachusetts through the eyes of a young boy. This book offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, detailing the authorââ â¢s childhood memories of a rural community steeped in tradition and self-reliance. The author recounts vivid details of everyday life: from farming practices and the chores of a large family to social gatherings like husking bees and spelling contests. The book's strength lies in its intimate portrayal of a specific time and place, capturing the essence of a community that relied on its own resources and forged strong bonds of kinship. Readers will be transported back to a world where cider flowed freely, neighbors shared their lives, and the rhythms of nature dictated the pace of life. This book is a poignant testament to the enduring power of memory and the importance of preserving the stories of our past. 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.