Andover; geographically one of the largest townships in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; has a long and illustrious history. Founded more than 350 years ago; Andover has played a part in several critical events in American history; including the French and Indian wars; the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s; the American Revolution; the abolitionist movement; the Civil War; and the Industrial Revolution. It is the birthplace of the song "America;" written by Samuel Francis Smith. It has been the home of such notables as Anne Bradstreet; the first poet in the New World; Salem Poor; former slave and hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill; Samuel Osgood; the first postmaster general of the United States; and Harriet Beecher Stowe; author of Uncle Toms Cabin. It is home to the Andover Village Improvement Society; the second-oldest land conservation group in America. Pres. Franklin Pierce called Andover his summer home; and countless leaders of business and government resided in Andover while students at Phillips Andover Academy; one of the most prestigious private academies in the country.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good!! Very interesting the Cincinnatis inclines historyBy JosebaGood !! Very interesting the Cincinnatis inclines history1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History of Cincinnati InclinesBy MolyneuxThis is a great. well-written book. Lots of photos of the old inclines. Its typical of all the "Images of America" books from Arcadia Publishing.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for local history buffsBy Roger WebsterPurchased several local history books this is another great one.
