MASSACHUSETTS ENCYCLOPEDIA is the definitive reference work on Massachusetts — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of Massachusetts. The noted historian Dr. Jack Tager, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachuetts, Amherst, has contributed to articles on Introduction to Massachusetts History, Early History of Massachusetts and Massachusetts History. These articles cover the history of Massachusetts, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Massachusetts Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Massachusetts Senators, Massachusetts Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Massachusetts, Directory of Historic Places and Index.
• INTRODUCTION TO MASSACHUSETTS HISTORY
An overview of Massachusetts history written by Dr. Jack Tager.
• STATE DESIGNATIONS
Describes all the state symbols.
• GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
Describes Massachusetts unique physical properties.
• EARLY HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Jack Tager chronicling Massachusetts
history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early explorers.
• HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Jack Tager chronicling
Massachusetts history from the arrival of early explorers
through contemporary times.
• CHRONOLOGY
An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information
about the state.
• GOVERNORS
Biographies of all state governors, including territorial
governors.
• DICTIONARY OF PLACES
An expansive A to Z guide to all the counties, cities and towns
in Massachusetts. From Abington to Yarmouth Port, this section
provides users with detailed historical and contemporary
information along with place-name origins, points of interest,
and other information. Particulary useful for researching
local history and genealogy.
• MASSACHUSETTS PICTORIAL
A wide array of images documenting scenes from
Massachusetts and its history.
• Two Volumes • 1062 Pages • 50+ color Illustrations and maps.
• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008
• ISBN 10 digit 1878592653 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592651
• Set price $165.00
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