History of Western Massachusetts: The Counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire. Embracing an Outline Aspects and Leading Interests, and

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This monumental history of western Massachusetts is a comprehensive and engaging survey of the region's geography, economy, and culture. With detailed descriptions of each of its hundred towns, and profiles of the most notable residents, this book offers a rich portrait of the people and places that shaped the region. From the first Native American settlements to the industrial revolution and beyond, this history captures the essence of western Massachusetts and its enduring impact on American life.