Typescript, 1935.

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Typescript, 1935.

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This volume is a typescript draft of a manuscript intended for publication, titled "Homes and Habits of Ancient Blandford." It contains eighteen chapters, commencing with "Wilderness," which traces the town's original settlement in 1735 and early history. Wood included chapters concerning the history of the town's business community, the early settlers and their families, the controversies surrounding the Presbyterian ministry of Rev. James Morton (1714-1793), and the roles which Blandford's residents played in the American Revolution and in the settlement of the West through the activities of the Scioto Company. Wood analyzed the country life of Blandford and the "profound changes" in religion which occurred following the Revolution. There are also studies of people who contributed much to the town's growth, including Levi Pease (1739-1824), the founder of the first stagecoach run in the East, and Rev. John Keep (1781-1870), who led a religious revival during his ministry. Wood concluded his manuscript with varied anecdotes from the town's older residents (many in the form of poetry), and with studies of old houses and public buildings of Blandford.

1 v. (377 p.) ; octavo.

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