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Salem Cornerstones (Paperback)

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This book is divided into five sections: 1. Maritime history of the city 2. The witchcraft trials of 1692 3. Historic architecture 4. Famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne 5. Salem past and present

The book includes several photos, several in beautiful full page color. Salem, of course, is probably best known for the infamous witchcraft trials, and the book does a wonderful job in simply explaining the madness that took place in that year. However, Salem also played a very important role in shipbuilding and ships were built there that sailed all over the world. Famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne spent half of his life in Salem, and the book includes great photos of him and his family. The Turner house, better known as The House of the Seven Gables graces the cover in addition to a beautiful full color nighttime photo inside the book. For those planning a trip to this historic city maps are provided throughout the book showing specifically where to find the historic buildings and the significance they hold in the city's history. I find this to be a wonderful five star book of interest to the tourist and those interested in the history of our country.

We visited Salem back in 1996 and I have always wanted to go back again sometime. There is SO much to see in that little village! A person might be taken by surprise to know of all the rich history in that area, besides the famed witch trials of course. This book has a nice collection of photos and tons of information on all the key elements Salem has to offer; not only on the witch trial, but also on the abundance of historical homes and buildings. If you can't get there in person, this book will give you a real insight as to what Salem has to offer.