| Mystic Contributor(s): Mystic River Historical Society (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738534986 ISBN-13: 9780738534985 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: Primary Coverage Area: Mystic Area, Pawcatuck, New London |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 974.6 |
| LCCN: 2003114755 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.12" W x 9.6" (0.66 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - Connecticut |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the name, there is nothing mystical about the successes of the town of Mystic. Mystic was one of the most active shipbuilding ports along New England's southern coast during the mid-19th century, renowned for building more than 600 ships a year. By the end of the age of sail, Mystic made a successful transition to a new economy based on textile and machine manufacturing, maritime engineer, and small craft building. These industries carried the village into the 20th century, and today, Mystic is a world-class tourist destination, a community that is both divided and unified by the Mystic River. The history of Mystic mirrors the history of many coastal New England towns, but the images here are unique to this southeastern Connecticut region, recognizable to both residents and visitors alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mystic River Historical Society: - Mystic was compiled and edited for the Mystic River Historical Society in celebration of Mystic's three hundred fiftieth anniversary. Mystic photographers, both professionals and small-camera enthusiasts, produced these pictures, many of which are from the society's own collections. The narrative is based on original source materials and previously published accounts. |