An Historical View of Pompey Hill, N. Y. Volume I |
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| Author:
| Dodge, J. |
| Series title: | An Historical View of Pompey Hill, N. Y. Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4912-8095-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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Volume 1 An Historical View of Pompey Hill, NY, introduces the newspaper correspondents who wrote from Pompey Hill, Miss Leulla Dunham in particular, and adds background on some of the photographs used in the books. The early days of settlement are recalled by several documents and recollections. Luella Dunham's "Retrospect of 1879" is the basis for an "Historical Tour" of the hamlet and a map is numbered to be used as a key to her writings. The first thirty eight of sixty two numbered...
More DescriptionVolume 1 An Historical View of Pompey Hill, NY, introduces the newspaper correspondents who wrote from Pompey Hill, Miss Leulla Dunham in particular, and adds background on some of the photographs used in the books. The early days of settlement are recalled by several documents and recollections. Luella Dunham's "Retrospect of 1879" is the basis for an "Historical Tour" of the hamlet and a map is numbered to be used as a key to her writings. The first thirty eight of sixty two numbered locations are given. The remainder of the volume is devoted to newspaper items and documents relating to Pompey Academy covering a span of over one hundred years. The volume concludes with accounts of the common grade schools, select schools and teacher's association that once existed in the hamlet. This volume is printed in black & white which does not provide a shape display of the many photos.