This detailed and insightful history of Boxborough, Massachusetts offers a fascinating look at the town and its people, from its early colonial roots to its development as a center for industry and innovation in the 19th and 20th centuries. With fascinating stories of its most notable residents, from Civil War heroes and inventors to politicians and educators, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.