In this meticulously researched book, Hammond explores the history of Barrington, New Hampshire, from its early settlement to the mid-19th century. Drawing on a variety of sources, including diaries, letters, and town records, she creates a vivid portrait of life in this vital region. A must-read for 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.