{ "item_title" : "Reminiscences Of Concord", "item_author" : [" Abial Rolfe "], "item_description" : "Reminiscences of Concord: Or Personal Recollections of Seventy Years is a book written by Abial Rolfe and first published in 1901. The book is a collection of personal memories and anecdotes from the author's life in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning a period of seventy years. Rolfe was born in Concord in 1822 and lived there for most of his life, so his recollections provide a unique perspective on the town's history and development. He writes about his childhood experiences, including attending school and playing with friends, as well as his later years when he worked as a blacksmith and was involved in local politics. In addition to his personal experiences, Rolfe also shares stories about notable people and events in Concord's history. He writes about famous authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott, who all lived in Concord at various times. He also discusses the town's role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, as well as its involvement in the Transcendentalist movement. Overall, Reminiscences of Concord is a fascinating look at life in a small New England town during the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into the daily lives of its residents, as well as the larger cultural and historical context of the time.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/694/770/116694770X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "22.95", "online_price" : "22.95", "our_price" : "22.95", "club_price" : "22.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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