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Bells of Falmouth: Stories from a historic Massachusetts town uncovered by curiosity about its bells
by Ken Peal
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Some of Peal's stories tell of buildings of historical importance. Like Lawrence Academy, a classic Greek revival architectural treasure built in 1834 which now faces a struggle to keep from falling into disrepair.
Bell discoveries often led to more questions than answers, like the church that claimed its belfry contained an 1832 bell and provided a tale about the bell's source. Both the bell and the story proved to be myths.
Tracing history led Peal to some surprising people stories. In 1900 Martha Butler, lifelong Falmouth resident, found among her family papers the original invoice for the town's only Paul Revere bell - signed, "Paul Revere, 1796"- now a treasured artifact.
Bells of Falmouth, with its wealth of historical information, will appeal to both bell enthusiasts and lovers of local history. "This book, backed by extensive research, puts important history in the hands of present and future generations... a splendid addition." Neil Goeppinger, bell collector, author, past-president, American Bell Association
Some of Peal's stories tell of buildings of historical importance. Like Lawrence Academy, a classic Greek revival architectural treasure built in 1834 which now faces a struggle to keep from falling into disrepair.
Bell discoveries often led to more questions than answers, like the church that claimed its belfry contained an 1832 bell and provided a tale about the bell's source. Both the bell and the story proved to be myths.
Tracing history led Peal to some surprising people stories. In 1900 Martha Butler, lifelong Falmouth resident, found among her family papers the original invoice for the town's only Paul Revere bell - signed, "Paul Revere, 1796"- now a treasured artifact.
Bells of Falmouth, with its wealth of historical information, will appeal to both bell enthusiasts and lovers of local history. "This book, backed by extensive research, puts important history in the hands of present and future generations... a splendid addition." Neil Goeppinger, bell collector, author, past-president, American Bell Association
Paperback
$16.00