The New Bedford (1886) is a historical book written by Herbert L. Aldrich that provides a detailed account of the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts during the late 19th century. The book covers various aspects of the city's history, including its founding, growth, and development as a major whaling center in the United States.Aldrich's writing style is informative and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in New Bedford during this time period. He covers topics such as the city's economy, social life, and cultural institutions, as well as its political and religious history.The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the city's past to life. Overall, The New Bedford (1886) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of this important American city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.