Woburn
eBook - ePub

Woburn

Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Woburn

Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town

About this book

Although it is only thirteen square miles in size, Woburnboasts a vast history, replete with curious episodes and colourful characters. The town was home to three women accused of witchcraft in the infamous Salem witch trials, and it was the choice camping ground of gypsy queen Marcia Mock in 1917. Discover the nefarious 'yeggmen' whoprowled the streets at the beginning of the twentieth century and the seven women known as the 'Robins,' whose friendship inspired a chain letter that has survived for more than fifty years. Woburn: Hidden Tales of a Tannery Town explores the mysteries of Woburn's landscape, including the deadly Horn Pond, whose waters swallowed more than fifty victims and were long believedto contain vengeful demons. Columnist Marie Coady reveals Woburn's best-kept secrets with the vibrancy and wit of a true town sleuth.

Trusted by 375,005 students

Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.

Study more efficiently using our study tools.

Information

Publisher
The History Press
Year
2008
Edition
0
eBook ISBN
9781625848789
Topic
History
Subtopic
North American History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Woburn, Woobourne, Woodburn or Whatever
  8. The South End of 1900
  9. Woburn “Road Report,” 2000
  10. A Ghastly, Ghostly Task Joyously Performed
  11. Woburn’s Connection to the Boston Massacre
  12. The Grave Group Regroups
  13. Restoring Battle Road’s Human History
  14. The Baldwin–Bunker Hill Connection
  15. Born in the 1790 House, 1824–1894
  16. Christmas Burglaries, circa 1859
  17. Horn Pond, Deadly Pond
  18. Harvesting Ice on Horn Pond was “Warm Work”
  19. Unmasking the “Yeggmen”
  20. Woburn Rooming House Murders
  21. Woburn’s Urban Legend
  22. If Walls Could Talk, circa 1900
  23. Same-Sex Marriage, circa 1878
  24. Suicidal Parrots and Gypsy Royalty
  25. Walnut Hill Community Club and the Great Depression, circa 1936
  26. The Legacy of the Merrimac Chemical Company, 1853–1929
  27. Woburn Parkway’s Buried Past
  28. Woburn’s Ovaltine Connection
  29. Woburn’s “Ya-Ya” Sisterhood
  30. Aurora Village: A Grand Scheme
  31. Aurora Village: Uprising of the Amazons
  32. Woburn’s Witches
  33. Missing in Action as of May 8, 1864
  34. Woburn Baseball History, 1860–1929
  35. About the Author

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Woburn by Marie Coady in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & North American History. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.