Shapleigh and Acton Reunite in History

Local author brings Shapleigh and Acton together once again in new local book
By: John Michael Tabakian
 
July 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Local author Debbie Petersen and Arcadia Publishing present Shapleigh and Acton, the newest addition to the popular Images of America Series. Boasting over 200 vintage images, Shapleigh and Acton reunites the two towns for an unforgettable look into their intertwining past.

Incorporated in 1785, Shapleigh and Acton once comprised a single town covering approximately 32,000 acres.  Due to the several large lakes at its center, the land was divided into east and west parishes. After much controversy, the west parish was incorporated as the Town of Acton in 1830.With its abundant timber, fertile farmland, and extensive bodies of water, the area grew quickly and prospered.

Debbie Petersen will be signing books on July 24th at the Acton Shapleigh Historical Society from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Acton Shapleigh Historical Society is located at 122 Emery Mills Road, Shapleigh.  For more information contact info@actonshapleigh.com.


Highlights of Shapleigh and Acton:
•   A portion of proceeds will go to benefit the Acton-Shapleigh Historical Society
•   Features over 200 vintage images, many previously unpublished
•   Showcases the popular summer attraction of Mousam Lake

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.  

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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With more than 6,000 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images.
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