Mystic Contributor(s): Huguenin, J. (Author), Smith, M. Earl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467125954 ISBN-13: 9781467125956 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
LCCN: 2016958072 |
Series: Postcard History |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.6" W x 9.2" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: On the banks of the Mystic River, the Connecticut community of Mystic has a maritime history that stretches back beyond the founding of the nation. Starting as a Native American settlement, the area switched hands--first to the Dutch, then to the English--before finally becoming a part of the United States after the Revolutionary War. Mystic's location made it an ideal port for coastal commerce. As the nation grew, so did Mystic, with the village using its unique location to serve both the coastal fishing industry and the US Navy. The Mystic drawbridge serves as a reminder of the community's maritime heritage. In its current state, Mystic serves as both a cradle to some of Connecticut's oldest families and a tourist attraction for those wanting to sample vintage New England life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Huguenin, J.: - J. Huguenin is an Ada Comstock Scholar at Smith College and currently resides in Ledyard with her sheltie, Nova. M. Earl Smith is a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on history and creative writing. |