The History Of Guilford, Connecticut: From Its First Settlement In 1639 (1877) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165675128)

""The History of Guilford, Connecticut: From Its First Settlement in 1639"" is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Guilford, Connecticut, written by Ralph Dunning Smith and originally published in 1877. The book begins with a detailed description of the town's founding and early settlement, including the arrival of the first European settlers and their interactions with the local Native American tribes. It then covers the town's growth and development over the following centuries, including its role in the American Revolution and its transformation into a thriving agricultural and manufacturing center in the 19th century. The book also includes biographical sketches of many of the town's most prominent citizens, as well as detailed accounts of key events and landmarks. Overall, ""The History of Guilford, Connecticut"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of this important New England town, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Connecticut or the early years of the United States.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: Ralph Dunning Smith
ISBN-10: 1165675129
ISBN-13: 9781165675128
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d