Groton, Connecticut, 1705-1905 (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166672591)

Groton, Connecticut, 1705-1905 is a historical book written by Charles Rathbone Stark and published in 1922. The book covers the history of Groton, Connecticut from its founding in 1705 to the year 1905. It is a comprehensive account of the town's development over the course of two centuries, including its early settlement, the American Revolution, and the industrialization period of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed look at the town's geography, economy, and social structure throughout its history. It includes information about the town's early industries, such as shipbuilding and whaling, as well as its later industries, such as textile manufacturing and machine shops. The book also covers the town's role in the American Revolution, including the Battle of Groton Heights, and the town's contributions to the Civil War.In addition to its historical content, the book also includes biographical sketches of some of the town's most prominent citizens, including ministers, politicians, and businessmen. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information about the town's history, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Groton, Connecticut or the history of New England in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Rathbone Stark
ISBN-10: 116667259X
ISBN-13: 9781166672591
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 472
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d