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New Book from the DRHS! Duxbury…Past and Present
Duxbury…Past and Present provides detailed information and intriguing personal stories behind the photographs – some familiar and others not so familiar - of historical places in Duxbury. Readers will learn about the decline of the shipbuilding industry, rise of the tourist industry at the turn of the century, evolution of Duxbury’s neighborhoods, and the untold stories behind several familiar landmarks. The historical images range from 1839 through 1971 and feature a variety of sketches, postcards and photographs. Many views have never before been published. Duxbury…Past and Present chronicles surprising changes in Duxbury and documents the endurance of many aspects of Duxbury’s environment and its cherished landmarks. To order a prepublication copy, send a check in the amount of $35.00 (plus 5% sales tax of $1.75) per copy to DRHS, Attn: Publications Committee, PO Box 2865, Duxbury, MA 02331. Books will be ready for pick up December 12th either at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House at 479 Washington St, or at the members Christmas party at the King Caesar House. The Society will also host a book signing on Saturday, December 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the King Caesar House. The event is being held in conjunction with the annual Christmas at the King Caesar House tours. Members will have an opportunity to pick up their books, have them signed by the authors and tour the beautifully decorated King Caesar House. The prepublication price of $35.00 is available through December 10th and after December 10th the price is $40.00 per copy. Shipping and handling is additional, if required. For further information contact the DRHS office at 781 934 6106.### |
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The
Duxbury Rural and Historical Society is pleased to announce the availability of
prepublication orders for its forthcoming new publication Duxbury…Past and
Present. Authored by Patrick Browne and Norman Forgit, the book is
presented in hard cover format, beautifully illustrated, and just in time for
Christmas giving. The book consists of a collection of 75 historical views of
Duxbury compared side-by-side with 75 present day photographs of the same
locations in full color. It includes images from the archives of the historical
society as well as from private collections.