Legendary Connecticut
Traditional Tales from the Nutmeg State
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Curbstone Press,U.S.
Published:1st Jul '95
Should be back in stock very soon
From Litchfield's great church stove war to Hartford's Charter Oak to Stonington's infamous Lantern Hill, these traditional tales from the Nutmeg State span four centuries of Connecticut history. Personal legends, narratives, anecdotes, and supernatural stories--all are fascinating, humorous and rich with the history and lore of the land.
"Such a book is long overdue. David Philips (is) . . . a consummate story teller, a cross etween Charles Kuralt and Vincent Price."
—The New London Day|"Legendary Connecticut is lovely, and it is loving. Philips has a way with words, and he likes to tell a story. It's evident, and his appreciation for history is strong. Any Connecticut resident, ardent New Englander, sometime-weekender, history or folk-lore buff will appreciate Philips' effort."
—The Lakeville Journal|"As you read about Coventry's eccentric preacher Lorenzo Dow or about the Bride's Brook legend in East Lyme, you realize that these stories will never go away or become outdated. They, along with the landscape of our region, are permanently etched into our human experience."
—The Coventry Journal
ISBN: 9781880684054
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 25mm
Weight: 333g
303 pages