Books

A fascinating collection of 75 historical views of Duxbury compared side-by-side with 75 present-day photographs of the same locations, Duxbury…Past and Present captures the astounding changes that Duxbury has seen since the 19th century. 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.

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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 humanizes a figure of local legend, revealing the motives and schemes of Duxbury’s most famous shipbuilder and merchant.

Purchase here. All proceeds go to the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society.