A History Of The Connecticut River

The Connecticut River is a long, wide river that flows through the United States. It has a history of being a powerful economic force, and it has been the inspiration for many people. The river has been the site of battles between Native American tribes and Dutch and English colonists, and it has been the home of many famous people, including Lady Fenwick, David Bushnell, and Albert Einstein. Wick Griswold has written a book about the Connecticut River, and he takes readers on a provocative journey through its history.

Paddle from Enfield Rapids to Long Island Sound and travel down one of America's most famous waterways, the Connecticut River. Its calm waters conceal an unruly past, where native tribes lost ground to Dutch and English colonists who vied for the river's immense economic power. The skyline of Hartford looms on the western shore, with the gold dome of the capitol as a remnant of this robust economy centered on world trade. Many have found a deep inspiration along the river, including Lady Fenwick, a local legend; David Bushnell, creator of the first American submarine; and even Albert Einstein, who contemplated the cosmos while relaxing on the riverbanks. Author Wick Griswold takes readers on a provocative journey as he traces the history of the Connecticut River.