This magazine provides a wealth of information on the history and culture of Essex County, Massachusetts. With articles on the earliest settlements, important figures and families, and local traditions and customs, it offers a comprehensive view of this fascinating region. Beautifully illustrated with maps, photographs, and engravings, this is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in New England history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.