A History of the Connecticut River

by Griswold, Wick

• ISBN13: 9781609494056
• ISBN10: 1609494059
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-12
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

Paddle From Enfield Rapids to Long Island Sound and travel down one of America's most famous waterwaysùthe Connecticut River. Its calm waters conceal an unruly past, where native tribes lost ground to Dutch and English colonists who vied for the river's immense economic power. The skyline of Hartford looms on the western shore, with the gold dome of the capitol as a remnant of this robust economy centered on world trade. Many have found a deep inspiration along the river, including Lady Fenwick, a local legend; David Bushnell, creator of the first American submarine; and even Albert Einstein, who contemplated the cosmos while relaxing on the riverbanks. Author Wick Griswold takes readers on a provocative journey as he traces the history of the Connecticut River. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 7
Introduction. A Paddle Through Time	p. 9
The Early Days	p. 19
Colonization	p. 33
Commerce	p. 53
Crossings and Fish	p. 87
Legends, Human and Otherwise	p. 101
Sources	p. 119
Index	p. 123
About the Author	p. 127
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Excerpts

In this book Wick Griswold will focus on the key events, places and people relevant to the Connecticut River. The narrative will begin in the colonial era spanning to the post-industrial age, beginning with Dutch traders and their defeat in a bloodless war by the English agriculturalists. Wick will chronicle the history of this multifaceted river, from canals, to the fishing industry, to transportation