A Brief History of Waterbury
| Author | : Edith Reynolds |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2009-10-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781625842602 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1625842600 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (600 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Brief History of Waterbury written by Edith Reynolds and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1681, just twenty-eight humble log cabins built around a marshy green made up what is today Waterbury, Connecticut. The town flourished, and by 1850, its brass- and button-making industries welcomed the Industrial Revolution. When the call came for the Civil War and World Wars I and II, Waterbury gave generously: buttons, to adorn United States military uniforms; and young soldiers, to fight for freedom and become heroes. A Brief History of Waterbury details the ebb and flow of this Connecticut town, the climb to its height, the struggles through adversity and scandal and the glory of modern-day triumphs. In this endlessly intriguing account, authors Edith Reynolds and John Murray uncover the true reaches of Waterbury's dynamic spirit.
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