| Title | : | A Brief History of Waterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Edith Reynolds & John Murray |
| Release | : | 2009-10-14 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | U.S. History, Books, History, Arts & Entertainment, Photography |
| Size | : | 3763019 |
| 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. |
