A History Of Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine

""A History of Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine: From the Earliest Explorations to the Close of the Year 1900"" is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Cole and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Buckfield, a town located in Oxford County, Maine, from its earliest explorations up until the end of the year 1900. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in Buckfield's history. It covers the town's early settlement and development, including its incorporation and the establishment of its first schools and churches. The book also delves into the town's economy, discussing its early industries such as farming, lumbering, and woolen manufacturing. Throughout the book, Cole provides a wealth of information about the town's prominent citizens, including its early settlers, town officials, and business leaders. He also includes accounts of important events in Buckfield's history, such as the town's involvement in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Overall, ""A History of Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this small New England town. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the town's past, including its early settlement and development, its economy, and its prominent citizens and events.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.