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This book is the complete history of the city of Lawrence from its creation in the 1840s up until the book was published in 1868. The book begins with the origins of Lawrence and the inception of the town. After this the author moves into the growth of the city and the establishment of the government, police, fire department, etc. The book closes with the author describing the state of the city in 1868 and how it had changed since its inception. This book would be helpful for a researcher that is looking for raw data and information about the creation of Lawrence and the growth of the city. This book provides an enormous amount of information about the first 50 years of the city and would provide a researcher with a tremendous amount of information on the logistics of the city. Overall, History of the City of Lawrence provides a great research tool for anyone looking to learn about the start and growth of the city.

There is a bookplate inside the front cover which reads, "From the Public Library Town of Beverly, Gift of Miss Katharine P. Loring.