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The Lawrence, Massachusetts Histories book collection is a group of 5 books that detail the history of Lawrence - primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the books are illustrated; showcasing specific events relating to key points in the history and development of Lawrence during this period as well as details of some of its most important and influential figures.

All the titles contained on this CD are listed below.

1. History of the city of Lawrence (1868) - Hayes, J. F. C. (Jonathan Franklin Chesley) - 170 pages
2. History of Lawrence, Massachusetts : with portraits and biographical sketches of ex-mayors up to 1880 and other distinguished citizens, including many business and professional men now living (1880) - Wadsworth, H. A. (Horace Andrew) -179 pages
3. Quarter-centennial history of Lawrence, Massachusetts, with portraits and biographical sketches (1878) - Wadsworth, Horace Andrew - 179 pages
4. The Lawrence gazetteer : containing a record of the important events in Lawrence and vicinity from 1845 to 1894, also, a history of the corporations, industrial establishments, churches, societies, clubs, and other organizations; national, state and municipal statistics, and a variety of useful information (1894) - Merrill, Charles G - 165 pages
5. An authentic history of the Lawrence calamity, embracing a description of the Pemberton Mill, a detailed account of the catastrophe, a chapter of thrilling incidents, list of contributions to the relief fund, names of the killed and wounded, abstracts of the sermons on the subject, report of the coroner's inquest, &c (1860) - 96 pages

This CD runs on all Windows and Macintosh computers. You must have a web browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader - (available for free download if you do not have it installed on your computer.) The book index is organized in an HTML menu that is compatible with all browsers and the books themselves are in PDF format to allow them to be universally accessed. All books on this CD are searchable and printable.