History of Litchfield County, Connecticut
History of Litchfield County, Connecticut

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Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1330

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Includes general chapters on geographical, law, medical, military, and population history. Includes specific chapters on Litchfield, Winchester, Barkhamsted, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Morris, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, and Woodbury.

Wicked Litchfield County
Wicked Litchfield County

Author: Peter C. Vermilyea

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1625857365

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Thieves, rumrunners and rapscallions all color the unsavory side of Litchfield County history. Townspeople accused women of witchcraft simply for not bearing enough children in the early days of the region. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Owen Sullivan and William Stuart took advantage of the county's isolated stretches and a currency shortage to build counterfeiting empires. In 1780, Barnett Davenport's brutal actions earned him infamy as the nation's first mass murderer. Small-time speakeasies slowly took hold, and the omnipresence of alcohol-fueled crime led to the birth of the nationwide prohibition movement. Local historian Peter C. Vermilyea explores these and other devilish tales from the seedier history of Litchfield County.

Scenic Driving New England
Scenic Driving New England

Author: Stewart M. Green

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1493035975

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Pack up the car and enjoy gorgeous drives through some of the most spectacular scenery the area has to offer. This series of indispensable highway companions maps out short trips for exploring scenic byways and back roads. Whether you embark on an adventure that winds along mountainsides, cuts through open fields, or shows off the shoreline, the road trips in our Scenic Driving guides will transform your passenger seat into a front row seat to experience natural beauty at its finest. Inside you’ll find: Itineraries from 20 to more than 200 miles Route map for each drive In-depth descriptions of attractions Optional side trips to museums, parks, and landmarks Tips on lodging, camping, dining, travel services, and best driving seasons