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| Author | : Charles Monagan |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2017-10-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1493027344 |
Charles Monagan knows Connecticut. As editor of Connecticut Magazine he has spent years discovering and describing the people, places, and things that comprise the character of his home state. With this entertaining collection of photos, anecdotes, and little-known facts, Monagan presents fifty of his favorite icons—from the hot lobster roll to the Yale Bowl, the U.S.S. Nautilus to the Merritt Parkway—and shows native and newcomer alike the independent spirit and local pride at the heart of this great state of Connecticut.
| Author | : Laura La Bella |
| Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 51 |
| Release | : 2010-08-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1448808286 |
Here is a lively examination of a small state that is nevertheless chock full of history, culture, geographical variety, natural beauty, urban life and industry, and bucolic charm. Connecticut has a wide array of landscapes-coastline and mountains, farms and forests, while also being home to several major cities and within commuting distance of both New York and Boston. An important agricultural state, it is also home to heavy industry, high tech, and one of the world's premier institutions of higher learning-Yale University. it was also an important player in the colonial era and during the Revolution. For a small state, Connecticut is a force to be reckoned with, and this is its fascinating story.
| Author | : Matthew P. Mayo |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 117 |
| Release | : 2012-07-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0762786302 |
New Hampshire literally has something for everyone: urban types looking for bookstores, coffee shops, swank eateries, and nightclubs; outdoorsy folks searching for endless vistas atop the high peaks of the White Mountains; history buffs seeking clues to the state’s rich past; or snow-loving families hoping to schuss the slopes all day long. It is a place of quaint villages, swimming holes, general stores, and hillside farms. And its people, those singular Granite Staters, are the friendly caretakers who make sure it’s there for all to enjoy. Profiled within these pages are fifty classic symbols of this extraordinary state, revealing little-known facts, longtime secrets, and historical legends. From frost heaves to Robert Frost, from Stonyfield Yogurt to the New Hampshire State House, New Hampshire Icons offers up the inside story on the Granite State. Did you know that New Hampshire has the shortest coastline of any state (18 miles)? That Mt. Washington is the official home of the world’s worst weather? That pumpkins are the official state fruit? New Hampshire Icons features the people, places, events, foods, animals, and traditions that make it the singular state it is.
| Author | : Anastasia Mills Healy |
| Publisher | : Reedy Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2021-03-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1681063050 |
Did you know that there’s a Connecticut hotel room with a real helicopter inside? Can you guess who inspired the character of Indiana Jones, who was president before George Washington, and who flew before the Wright Brothers? Find the state’s most interesting and offbeat stories in Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Are you interested in taking a safari or racing a chariot? Had you ever heard that Martin Luther King Jr. spent two summers in Connecticut? Included are more than eighty engaging stories that provide insight into one of America’s oldest states. Inside are tales of pirates, an underground prison, and a possessed doll. Aren’t you curious about the spectacular stained glass church that was unknowingly built in the shape of a fish by a famous architect? From the world’s smallest Native American reservation to professionally coiffed cows and a replica of Marie Antoinette’s palace, you’ll find intrigue around every corner of this small but surprising state. Author Anastasia Mills Healy brings to life the long history of intriguing people, places, and events that will fascinate even life long residents of Connecticut.
| Author | : Jelle Zeilinga de Boer |
| Publisher | : Wesleyan University Press |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0819572470 |
In a series of entertaining essays, geoscientist Jelle Zeilinga de Boer describes how early settlers discovered and exploited Connecticut's natural resources. Their successes as well as failures form the very basis of the state's history: Chatham's gold played a role in the acquisition of its Charter, and Middletown's lead helped the colony gain its freedom during the Revolution. Fertile soils in the Central Valley fueled the state's development into an agricultural power house, and iron ores discovered in the western highlands helped trigger its manufacturing eminence. The Statue of Liberty, a quintessential symbol of America, rests on Connecticut's Stony Creek granite. Geology not only shaped the state's physical landscape, but also provided an economic base and played a cultural role by inspiring folklore, paintings, and poems. Illuminated by 50 illustrations and 12 color plates, Stories in Stone describes the marvel of Connecticut's geologic diversity and also recounts the impact of past climates, earthquakes, and meteorites on the lives of the people who made Connecticut their home.
| Author | : Caryn B. Davis |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2021-04-09 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 149304642X |
Connecticut Waters is a tribute to Connecticut’s maritime roots both past and present. The book takes readers on a nautical journey exploring the many ways Nutmeggers use our lakes, rivers, sounds and shores for industry, education, and recreation. From boat builders, to antique, power and sailing vessels, to lobster shacks, the oyster and fishing industries, historic ferries, nautical arts, lighthouses and islands, charter boats, maritime festivals and celebrations, and more, this book showcases how these waterways have defined our culture and shaped our heritage as a state.
| Author | : Barnett D. Laschever |
| Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
| Total Pages | : 545 |
| Release | : 2009-05-18 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0881508241 |
A comprehensive guide to lodging, dining, shopping, crafts, resorts, outdoor recreation, and museums in Connecticut.
| Author | : John Warner Barber |
| Publisher | : New Haven : Durrie & Peck and J.W. Barber |
| Total Pages | : 598 |
| Release | : 1836 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Containing a General Collection of Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, etc. Relating to the History and Antiquities of Every Town in Connecticut with Geographical Descriptions
| Author | : Library of Congress |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1608 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Subject headings, Library of Congress |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1688 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Subject headings, Library of Congress |
| ISBN | : |
