Dedham: Historic and Heroic Tales from Shiretown

by James L. Parr

Book Overview

This New England community has made national headlines for the notorious Sacco and Vanzetti trial; it has hosted Presidents Washington, Jackson and Lincoln, among other leaders; and it played a formative role in the establishment of the Animal Rescue League. In popular culture, Dedham made its mark as the setting for several notable films and works of fiction. Author James L. Parr gives a fresh take on Dedham's famous moments and also weaves in lesser-known...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596297506
• ISBN13: 9781596297500
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"