Newgate Of Connecticut, Its Origin And Early History: Being A Full Description Of The Famous And Wonderful Simsbury Mines And Caverns, And The Prison (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437046090)

""Newgate of Connecticut, Its Origin and Early History"" is a historical book written by Richard Harvey Phelps in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the famous and mysterious Simsbury Mines and Caverns, which were located in the state of Connecticut. The author also explores the history of the prison that was built over the mines and caverns. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the history of the Simsbury Mines and the prison that was built over them. The author provides a wealth of information about the early history of the mines and the prison, including their origins and the people who were involved in their construction. The book also includes descriptions of the mines and caverns themselves, as well as the conditions that prisoners faced while incarcerated in the prison. Overall, ""Newgate of Connecticut, Its Origin and Early History"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides readers with a unique glimpse into the history of one of Connecticut's most famous landmarks.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: Richard Harvey Phelps
ISBN-10: 1437046096
ISBN-13: 9781437046090
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.12w x 0.34d