Historic Powder Houses of New England: Arsenals of American Independence by Matt

Description: Historic Powder Houses of New England: Arsenals of American Independence by Matthew E. Thomas In the turbulent history of colonial New England, more than two hundred powder houses were built to store gunpowder, guns and armaments. Even the spark from a metal shoe nail could ignite their contents, so they often sat in remote sections of town. These volatile storehouses played a vital role in earning and preserving American independence. It was, after all, to a powder house in Concord, Massachusetts, that the British army marched in April 1775 to seize colonists gunpowder. The British were thwarted, and the colonists defense of the powder house ignited the Revolutionary War. Add to this the duels, murders, public hangings and tragic explosions that checkered the history of these structures, and the reader will discover a fascinating and forgotten aspect of our New England heritage. Using meticulous research, Matthew Thomas narrates the colorful histories of New Englands powder houses as he resurrects their historical significance in early American history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Rockingham County is the oldest settled region of New Hampshire. Incorporated as one of five original counties in the state in 1771, its history dates back to 1623 when David Thomson and a small group of colonists established a settlement at Pannaway along the coast of present-day Rye. From New Castle, where the Piscataqua River meets the Atlantic, to Northwood near the edge of the Lakes Region, this fascinating collection includes many rare and previously unpublished photographs and postcards which document over a century of change. Collected in this visual history are images of familiar land Details ISBN1626192421 Short Title HISTORIC POWDER HOUSES OF NEW Pages 192 Series Landmarks Language English ISBN-10 1626192421 ISBN-13 9781626192423 Media Book Format Paperback Author Matthew E. Thomas Illustrations Yes DEWEY 725.18 Publisher History Press (SC) Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-11-05 Imprint History Press, The Subtitle Arsenals of American Independence Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138006663;

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