Summary of History of Hudson, N.H., formerly a part of Dunstable, Mass., 1673-1912, by Kimball Webster and George Waldo Browne

Dive into the captivating history of Hudson, NH, from its roots in Dunstable to its development. A detailed journey awaits history enthusiasts!

Welcome to a thrilling ride through the History of Hudson, N.H. If your idea of an adrenaline rush is reading about town lines and historical minutiae, then buckle up because this book is serving history on a silver platter-complete with a side of boredom, zero car chases, and a lot of "let's keep it civil."

Our tale begins way back in 1673, when Hudson was just a little lump of land bound up in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Yes, you read that right-Hudson was a part of Dunstable! They were like high school friends who can't break up, until, of course, 1733, when Hudson finally told Dunstable "I need some space" and became its own entity. Cue the dramatic background music!

Fast forward to Nottingham, where the drama continues as Hudson attempts to establish its identity during the years 1733 to 1741. Picture it: a bunch of Colonial folks trying to figure out how to draw a border without just doing it by the nearest tree. Spoiler alert: sketchy town meetings ensue.

From 1741 to 1746, we'll throw in some more changes, as Hudson puts on its best District attire. It's like a metamorphosis every few years. You have to admire Hudson for trying to reinvent itself like a teenager going through a rebellious phase. But don't worry, Hudson eventually settles down and captures the chic name Nottingham West from 1746 to 1830. Who wouldn't want West in their title? It's got that hip flair!

By the time we hit 1830, Hudson is fully embracing its identity, basking in the glory of being Hudson, N.H.-no longer an awkward teenager but a mature adult (relatively speaking). Webster and Browne take us through the highs and lows of urban development, including the introduction of important infrastructures, like roads that go somewhere and buildings that definitely qualify as "historic" because they've just been around forever. Seriously, folks, some of these establishments are older than your grandparents!

Get ready for a massive 756 pages of closely documented events, town squabbles, and delightful descriptions of life in the Colonial era-where the most scandalous thing was probably someone forgetting to put on their powdered wig. Yes, we've got town meetings, local elections, and maybe even a few gossip sessions about whose cow was the most haughty.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a page-turner that takes forever to get from point A to B-like, really forever-you've found it. While not everyone will consider this a thriller, it's certainly a meticulous recount of Hudson's slow-and-steady rise to townhood, sprinkled with just enough drama to keep the history buffs in the room awake. Whether you come for the drama or stay for the exciting court decisions over property lines, you'll leave knowing a little more about a town most people will probably mix up with every other Hudson in America. So grab a cup of tea and dive into this epic saga of Hudson, N.H.

Maddie Page

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