History of Shelburne New Hampshire
Mrs. R. P. Peabody’s *History of Shelburne, New Hampshire*, published in 1882, chronicles the town’s evolution from its 1770 colonial land grant to the late 19th century. The narrative is divided into two parts, detailing the region’s topography, original settlers, and key economic developments such as the Shelburne Lead Mine. Peabody illustrates the challenges of frontier life, highlighting significant events, community structures, and the transition brought by the Grand Trunk Railroad, thus preserving the town’s heritage amidst population decline.