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Woburn: Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town

By Marie Coady

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Year
2008
ISBN
9781625848789, 9781596295148, 2008027632
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
6 MB (6370312 bytes)
Series
American Chronicles
Pages
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Time added
2023-03-14 07:36:37
History; Nonfiction; HIS036000

Description

Although it is only thirteen square miles in size, Woburn boasts a vast history, replete with curious episodes and colourful characters. The town was home to three women accused of witchcraft in the infamous Salem witch trials, and it was the choice camping ground of gypsy queen Marcia Mock in 1917. Discover the nefarious "yeggmen" who prowled the streets at the beginning of the twentieth century and the seven women known as the "Robins," whose friendship inspired a chain letter that has survived for more than fifty years. Woburn: Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town explores the mysteries of Woburn's landscape, including the deadly Horn Pond, whose waters swallowed more than fifty victims and were long believed to contain vengeful demons. Columnist Marie Coady reveals Woburn's best-kept secrets with the vibrancy and wit of a true town sleuth.

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