Sketch of Dunbarton, New Hampshire

A richly detailed local history describes the town's hills, ponds, brooks, and views of surrounding mountains, along with small-scale industry such as mills and fishing spots. It traces early settlement, frontier conflicts, population fluctuations, and memorable incidents that shaped community memory. The narrative outlines the construction and evolution of meetinghouses and the town house, the role of ministers and religious institutions, civic and educational activities including schools, lyceums, and a public library, and reflections from a centennial celebration that highlight residents' pride and the town's social character.