Description: The book ""History Of Shipbuilding On North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872"" is a comprehensive account of the shipbuilding industry in North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts from 1640 to 1872. Written by Lloyd Vernon Briggs and published in 1889, the book offers a detailed history of the shipbuilding industry in the region, including the genealogies of the shipbuilders and accounts of the industries upon its tributaries. The book covers the early days of shipbuilding in North River, when the first ships were built by the early settlers using local timber. It then goes on to describe the development of the industry over time, including the introduction of new technologies and the growth of the shipping trade. The book also provides information on the various types of ships that were built in the region, including schooners, brigs, and clipper ships.In addition to its historical content, the book also includes genealogies of the shipbuilders who worked in North River, tracing their families and their contributions to the industry. It also provides accounts of the other industries that were present in the region, such as sawmills, gristmills, and ironworks.Overall, ""History Of Shipbuilding On North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding in North America, as well as the social and economic factors that contributed to its growth and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
