An Old Town By The Sea Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1893)

""An Old Town By The Sea"" is a book written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich and published in 1893. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's experiences and observations of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a historic town located on the coast of New England. Aldrich provides a vivid and detailed account of the town's history, architecture, and culture, as well as its natural beauty and charm. He explores the town's colonial past, its role in the American Revolution, and its development as a bustling seaport. The author also shares his personal memories of growing up in Portsmouth, and his affection for the town and its people is evident throughout the book. He describes the town's narrow streets, quaint shops, and picturesque houses, as well as its bustling harbor and the ships that sail in and out of it. Overall, ""An Old Town By The Sea"" is a charming and insightful tribute to a beautiful and historic town, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of New England.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.