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History of the Boston Subway: The First Subway in America

The first subway in America was built in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1897. The Boston subway was built during the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in Massachusetts and was very much… Read more »

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Best Henry David Thoreau Books

Henry David Thoreau’s Best Books & Essays

Henry David Thoreau published two books and numerous essays during his lifetime, and many more of his works were published after his death in 1862. Deciding on which of these… Read more »

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The Life of Henry David Thoreau

The Life of Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau was a writer from Concord, Massachusetts, who was a part of the transcendentalist movement in the 19th century. He is most famous for his book Walden, which… Read more »

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Best Industrial Revolution Books

Best Books About the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution is a thoroughly documented subject in world history. The topic is expansive due to the fact that the Industrial Revolution first began in Great Britain in the… Read more »

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Plan of the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, illustration by Sidney and Neff, circa 1850

What Was the Lowell System?

The Lowell System was a labor production model invented by Francis Cabot Lowell in Massachusetts in the 19th century. The system was designed so that every step of the manufacturing… Read more »

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