The Diary of Isaiah Thomas, 1805-1828

Isaiah Thomas was a prominent printer, publisher, and writer in early America. This edition of his diary, edited by Benjamin Thomas Hill, offers a richly detailed portrait of life in rural Massachusetts in the early 19th century. With vivid descriptions of local events, people, and customs, as well as reflections on Thomas's own life and work, this diary is an invaluable primary source for historians of American culture and society.

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