Legendary Locals of Concord, by Lorraine A. Courtney
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The land now called Concord was originally inhabited by the Abenaki people and the Penacook tribe. Concords first settlers, such as Ebenezer Eastman, began laying out the Plantation of Penacook, as it was known in 1725, along the fertile fields of the Merrimack River. It was incorporated in 1734 as Rumford and then renamed to Concord by Gov. Benning Wentworth in 1765. Concord experienced a surge in transportation and manufacturing in the 19th century, producing the Concord Coaches, Prescott Pianos, and steam boilers. As Concord celebrates its 250th anniversary, the city flourishes as the state capital and has a thriving community of restaurants, entertainment, and culture for all to enjoy. It retains its town sensibility as it plans for the continued growth of the local economy. Todays civic leaders, like Byron Champlin and James Carroll, work conjointly with business leaders, such as Tom Arnold of Arnies and Juliana Eades of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, to build and enhance Concords cultural, social, and economic identity.
Legendary Locals of Concord, by Lorraine A. Courtney- Amazon Sales Rank: #1840632 in Books
- Brand: Courtney, Lorraine A.
- Published on: 2015-05-18
- Released on: 2015-05-18
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.25" h x .31" w x 6.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 128 pages
About the Author Lorraine A. Courtney, a lover of history and peoples personal stories, moved to Concord in 1989. She raised her son here and enjoys the many hiking trails to be found within city limits. While compiling this book, Courtney learned much more about the communitys residents through person-to-person interviews. She adds her own photographs of contemporary Concord legends.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good place to start to learn about the history of Concord By Joe L. Just received my copy and I must say I am more than pleased with its contents. Any Concord resident or NH history fan should purchase a copy of this book. Not a definitive history of Concord but rather a look at not only the luminaries, such as Supreme Court Justice David Souter or orater Daniel Webster, but also the families who have been in Concord forever and comprise the backbone of any community. People such as Michael Hermann, owner of Gibson's Bookstore & Cafe, which has been doing business since 1898, or Dr. Douglas Black, who has been an obstetrician in Concord for 50 years. There are many more examples of people such as these who make Concord the place it is. The pictures alone are worth the price of book. And Arcadia should be commended for its commitment to publish books such as this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent collection of historical figures and facts By Zoe P. This book is a veritable treasure trove of Concord and New Hampshire history. The collection of community members dates from 1697 in the story of Hannah Dustin to contemporary figures of politicians, business leaders and unsung heroes. This book doesn't have to be read from front to back. Each story is free-standing and entertaining on it's own. Each story is a springboard, capable of launching any enthusiastic history buff into a myriad of interesting topics. A thriving city community is comprised of contributing individuals...and this book pays recognition to many of them. I can emphatically recommend this book to any proud New Hampshire citizen or history lover from any locale. I consider myself both and I hope this review is helpful. This would be a nice addition to any classroom and could be used to incorporate a history component to many, many subjects.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It piqued my interest to learn more about the people and history of Concord. By Donna B. I recently moved to Concord and one of my favorite things to do is to walk in White Park where I often meet and have conversation with some very interesting people. Some of the people I meet clearly contribute to Concord in meaningful and unique ways, and while none of them to my knowledge are 'famous' , they are clearly people who in their very unique ways make Concord such an interesting community. Reading this book was like walking in the park and having conversations with people from the recent past and much earlier times in Concord. I really liked that it is not, nor did the author set out to make it a historical reference book although clearly much research was put into the book. (I especially enjoyed the photos that were included) but rather the author provided a glimpse into the lives of some very interesting people who are making or have made Concord a rich, diversified and interesting community. In her introduction, the author writes that it is her hope that this book will inspire readers to look more deeply into Concord's history... and it has! I recommend this book as it is a nice springboard to pique ones interest in learning more about Concord.
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