Legendary Locals Imprint Debuts in Haverhill

Nov. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- The first book in Arcadia Publishing’s new Legendary Locals imprint is Legendary Locals of Haverhill, by Christopher P. and Nancy S. Obert. Filled with an average of 180 images and a new design, this people-centric imprint focuses on newsworthy and noteworthy individuals and groups who have built and shaped their communities.

Since Haverhill was first settled in 1640, its citizens have shown the courage and determination to make it a better place to live. Many unique individuals have called Haverhill home, including Hannah Dustin, who was captured by and then avenged a group of Abenaki Indians; business pioneer Thomas Sanders, financial backer of Alexander Graham Bell; department store entrepreneur Rowland Macy; James Nichols, whose home Winnekenni Castle became one of Haverhill’s most famous landmarks; baseball star Carlos Pena; and literary greats John Greenleaf Whittier and Andre Dubus.

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer and television personalities Tom Bergeron and Frank Fontaine, along with gardening legend James Crocket, all began their careers here. And Haverhill’s veterans who have gone into harm’s way to defend our country are not to be forgotten. This book is a tribute to them and to all of Haverhill’s citizens boldly moving forward.

Christopher P. and Nancy S. Obert moved to Haverhill in 1982. They found Haverhill to be conveniently located to both of their families and a great place to raise a family. Today, Nancy works in Haverhill’s banking community, and Chris owns an independent publishing business in Haverhill.

Join the Authors for a Book Signing!
•   Wednesday, December 7, at 5 p.m.
Haverhill Country Club
58 Brickett Lane, Haverhill, MA 01830

•   Friday, January 20
Zorvino Vineyards
226 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or at www.LegendaryLocals.com or (888)-313-2665.