Preface
The
serialized story is a 19th century concept. Many famous writers, including Charles Dickens,
published their work in serialized form in newspapers. Chapters of
Dickens’ books first appeared on a regular basis in journals such
as “Master Humphrey’s Clocks” and “Household Worlds.”
Among other stories, Oliver Twist
was printed in monthly installments and later printed in book form.
Today
the serial story is once again popular. The Lowell Sun has been
printing serial stories for a number of years now. The internet is a
popular venue for both new and established writers. Stephen King,
for example, first released. The Green Mile
in serial form.
The
Andover Historical Society’s summer 2008 exhibit, The “Pole Hill
Murder,” is our first
serial exhibit.
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Each week we release the next installment of the
exhibit, so be
sure to check back to find out what happens next.
Author
Charles Dickens
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
& THANKS
We would
like to thank Northern Essex Community College student Patrick
Roberge and Andover High School student Tina Su for their initial
work on the exhibit.
Research
for the exhibit was completed by volunteer Gail Ralston, who compiled
information on The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Ballardvale
recreation and the Andover Police Department.
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