For anyone anticipating my forthcoming two-volume, 1,892-page, tenth book, titled, An Early Industry of Household Wares: The Red Earthenware of Salem Village, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly and Salem, Massachusetts, the book is finished and was sent to my publisher today, Historic Beverly in Massachusetts for proofing. I actually met with the director of the museum this afternoon, and the goal is to have the book published sometime in late February or March.
This is also my favorite book so far in the ten part series; the two volumes cover all local history from the 1620s to about 1950. It is a massive amount of information. Interestingly, my publisher is also involved with Ken Burns' new documentary American Revolution.
Here is how the back cover of each volume will read --
Volume I - 911 Pages
Back Cover Information: The Salem Village, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly and Salem, Massachusetts area has a deep-rooted history, dating back to the seventeenth century, perhaps best-known today for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and Salem’s maritime trade in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. However, the area was also the location of one of New England’s most important red earthenware industries, dating back to the 1600s. The area’s pottery businesses were also intertwined with red earthenware production in Charlestown, Massachusetts before the American Revolution, and the industry in Bristol County, Massachusetts, as well as other parts of New England. This book is the first of its kind to explore the red earthenware produced in this part of coastal Massachusetts through archaeology, historical records and surviving objects.
Volume II - 981 Pages
Back Cover Information: The Salem Village, Danvers, Peabody, Beverly and Salem, Massachusetts area has a rich history of Quakers, many of whom were intertwined with local red earthenware production, as well as Quaker potters living elsewhere in New England. The early history of these Quakers is marked by persecution, although it took a long time, but they were eventually met with acceptance. This area was also home to some potters in Salem after 1750, as well as migrants, who influenced local production from France, Germany, Italy and Portugal. This book is the first of its kind to explore the red earthenware produced in this part of coastal Massachusetts through archaeology, historical records and surviving objects.
Update on New Two-Volume Book: Book Sent to Publisher for Proofing!
Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...
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