Massachusetts was first settled over 7,000 years ago. It has a long and storied history. From the Salem Witch Trials to the birthplace of Dr. Seuss, fromLouisa May Alcott to Edgar Allen Poe, Massachusetts offers a range of fascinating, evocative, and historically important moments to explore and understand.Enjoy the works of these fifteen local authors as they celebrate the rich history, legacy, and beauty of Massachusetts.Some essays talk about our own histories – w...