Old Days at Beverly Farms (eBook, PDF) - Larcom Dow, Mary
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PREFACE
During the last month of his life, Mr. Dow asked his friend and pastor, Rev. Clarence Strong Pond, to see that "Old Days at Beverly Farms," written by Mrs. Dow, was printed. He also asked me to write a sketch of her life to publish with it. The answer is this little book, a loving tribute from many friends.
Beside those whose names appear on its pages, Mrs. Alice Bolam Preston has drawn the front door and knocker of the "Homestead." Mrs. Bridgeford and Mrs. Edwin L. Pride supplied the originals of the portraits. Mrs. Howard A. Doane, "Elsie," has collected information, in…mehr

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PREFACE

During the last month of his life, Mr. Dow asked his friend and pastor, Rev. Clarence Strong Pond, to see that "Old Days at Beverly Farms," written by Mrs. Dow, was printed. He also asked me to write a sketch of her life to publish with it. The answer is this little book, a loving tribute from many friends.

Beside those whose names appear on its pages, Mrs. Alice Bolam Preston has drawn the front door and knocker of the "Homestead." Mrs. Bridgeford and Mrs. Edwin L. Pride supplied the originals of the portraits. Mrs. Howard A. Doane, "Elsie," has collected information, in which task she has been helped by many of the neighbors. The money, without which we could have done nothing, has been given by Mrs. F. Gordon Dexter, Mrs. Charles M. Cabot, Miss Elizabeth W. Perkins and Miss Louisa P. Loring.

Mrs. William Caleb Loring bought Mrs. Dow's house after her death and gave it to St. John's Parish for a parish house. She directed that a tablet should be placed in it to preserve the memory of our friend.

In examining the titles Mr. Samuel Vaughan found that Mrs. Dow's great grandfather, Jonathan Larcom, did not sell his slaves. He was administrator of his father, David Larcom's estate in 1775. In the appraisal, six slaves are mentioned by name, valued at £106 13s. 4d. but none are mentioned in the division. It appears that they became free when their master died. All slaves were considered free in Massachusetts when the State Constitution was adopted in 1780.

 
Autorenporträt
Mary Larcom Dow (1856-1929) remains a cherished figure in the literary tapestry of early American literature, particularly noted for her regional historical accounts. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, to the well-known Larcom family, Mary was cousin to the eminent poet, Lucy Larcom. Imbued with literary talent, Dow inscribed her name in history with her distinguished work 'Old Days at Beverly Farms,' a compelling narrative that tenderly captures the essence of nineteenth-century life in her hometown. Meticulously chronicling the customs, events, and personages that shaped the community, Dow's writings present an invaluable portal to the past, elegantly weaving the socio-cultural fabric of her time through a blend of anecdotal charm and historical accuracy. Her narrative style, characterized by a poignant nostalgia and lucid prose, offers readers both an education and an evocation of the quaint charm of rural New England. 'Old Days at Beverly Farms' epitomizes Dow's literary finesse and stands as a testament to her dedication to preserving the heritage of Beverly Farms. Through her work, Dow not only contributed to the collective memory of her community but also cemented her place as a significant, albeit lesser-known, voice in American literature.