<p>The first in-depth look at the Westons, Duxbury s legendary shipbuilding family... Packed with new information and highly illustrated, King Caesar of Duxbury explores the career of Ezra Weston II who inherited from his father the regal nickname of King Caesar. Beginning with the foundations of the shipbuilding empire laid by Ezra Weston I before the American Revolution, the book traces the dramatic expansion of the Weston firm as son Ezra Weston II took the helm. The incredible achievements of the Westons and the obstacles they encountered are related within the broader context of regional maritime history. King Caesar of Duxbury is based on new research from untapped resources including family papers that have generously been made available for this publication, Weston business records in the Society s archives, regional shipbuilding data, as well as material from other museums. The book features nearly 100 images in full color including superb portraits of King Caesar s ships, most of which have never before been published. King Caesar of Duxbury humanizes a figure of local legend, revealing the motives and schemes of Duxbury s most famous shipbuilder and merchant.</p>

King Caesar of Duxbury: Exploring the World of Ezra Weston, Shipbuilder and Merchant

History

Patrick T.J. Browne

Europe

Duxbury Rural & Historical Society

<p>A fascinating collection of 75 historical views of Duxbury compared side-by-side with 75 present day photographs of the same locations in full color, Duxbury...Past and Present captures the astounding changes that Duxbury has seen since the 19th century. The historical images in Duxbury...Past and Present range from 1839 to 1971 and include an interesting variety of sketches, postcards and actual photographs. The images are taken from the archives of the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society as well as other private, untapped collections. Many of these views have never before been published. Each pairing of past and present photographs is accompanied by extended, narrative captions which not only identify the location and the historic sites within it, but provide a descriptive context. Not simply a picture book, Duxbury...Past and Present provides key historical information and intriguing personal stories behind the photographs. Readers will learn about the decline of the shipbuilding industry, the rise of the tourist industry at the turn of the century, the evolution of the neighborhoods that we know today, and, in some cases, the untold tales behind many familiar buildings.</p>

Duxbury...Past and Present

Norman R. Forgit

Duxbury Rural and Historical Society

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