On a River Now Out
​Now on Amazon, and for sale at Buttonwood Books.
Explore a tidal river that enters Massachusetts Bay between Boston and Plymouth, and brims with history.
It is the first state-designated scenic river.
It survived state-approved plans to dam the river and develop its extensive salt marshes.
Its story informs our future in a world of climate change.
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Learn about the river's people, including some famous names, and its towns: Hanson, Pembroke, Hanover, Norwell, Marshfield, and Scituate.
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For more, click on cover image or go to River tab/subtabs.
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​Talks and Book Signings
- April 30 (W), 6-7:30, Buttonwood Books, Cohasset
June 26 (Th), 7:00, Scituate Historical Society, GAR Hall
July 10 (Th), 1:30, Scituate Senior Center
July 23 (W), 6:30, Norwell Public Library
Aug. 1 (F), 5-7, Jack Conway Scituate office (Heritage Days)
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"This is a splendid book. Its deep research, masterful language, and thoughtful insights into an elite community’s fascinating cadre of progressives, in turbulent times much like our own, bring the women’s suffrage movement to life."
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-- James B. Conroy, author of the prize-winning Lincoln’s White House: The People’s House in Wartime
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"… a fascinating account of the emergence of late nineteenth century summer colonies, their growth, and subsequent suburban development. The depth and breadth of Lyle Nyberg's research is astounding."
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-- David T. Dixon, author of Radical Warrior: August Willich's Journey from German Revolutionary to Union General; past Trustee, Scituate Historical Society
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​Southeast of Boston is a most scenic coastline. With 70 splendid photos in color by local pilots/photographers, this book covers Scituate’s beaches, harbors, oceansides, rivers, islands, and marshes.
Explore the history of ditches and find the latest threats to our salt marshes.
In Kindle eBook and paperback
