Connecticut historical collections, 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
By: by John Warner Barber.
Publisher: Bibliopola Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Storrs, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 560
Subjects: Connecticut -- History.; Connecticut -- Description and travel.; Connecticut -- History, Local.; Connecticut -- Census, 1840.; Connecticut -- Biography.
Genres: Census, 1840.; Biography.
Description: "During the early nineteenth century, John Warner Barber, an amateur historian, an engraver and a printer, traveled around Connecticut sketching town greens, hotels, schools, churches, and harbors. He collected local history during his travels and immersed himself in the works of such noted historians as Dr. Trumbull. From these labors he produced Connecticut Historical Collections. The first popular local history published in the U.S., the book sold 7,000 copies in its initial year even though it cost $3.00, an average weeks pay. Many of the remaining antique copies of Barber's books have been "broken" so that the engravings could be removed and framed. Now, with this facsimile edition, readers can once again enjoy Barber's beautiful engravings as well as his entertaining histories of Connecticut towns." --Book Jacket.
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"A facsimile reprint."

"Originally published and sold at New Haven by John W. Warner and at Hartford by A. Willard in 1836. Published in an improved edition, with additional engravings in New Haven by Durrie & Peck and J.W. Barber in 1849."