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On a River: A History of North River, Massachusetts

On a River: A History of North River, Massachusetts

by Nyberg, Lyle
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This book explores a small tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth. It is the first state-designated scenic river, brimming with history from pre-colonial times.

It survived state-approved plans to dam the river and develop its extensive salt marshes.

Its story informs our future in a world of climate change.

  • Tales of the river and its amazing people (and fish) -- shipbuilders, toolmakers, storytellers, ministers, river pilots, fishermen, farmers, salt hayers, scientists, and politicians John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster

  • More than 140 images, some rare, including before, and after, the 1898 storm that transformed the river

  • Highly readable writing, about 300 pages, with thorough endnotes

  • Deep research on environmental issues

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BrandLyle Nyberg
Pub dateApr 2, 2025
ISBN-101735474592
ISBN-139781735474595
Hardcover288.0 pages
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions11 × 0.94 × 8.5 in
Weight3 lb
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