Saybrook at the Mouth of the Connecticut: The First One Hundred Years - Hardcover

by Gilman C. Gates (Author)

""Saybrook At The Mouth Of The Connecticut: The First One Hundred Years"" is a historical account of the town of Saybrook, Connecticut, from its founding in 1635 to the end of the 17th century. The author, Gilman C. Gates, provides a comprehensive overview of the town's early history, including its settlement by English Puritans, its role in the Pequot War, and its development as an important trading post and port. The book also covers the town's political and social history, including its early governance, religious institutions, and notable residents. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Saybrook's first century. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the early history of Connecticut and the American colonies more broadly.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.