CONNECTICUT ENCYCLOPEDIA is the definitive reference work on Connecticut — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of Connecticut. The noted historian Dr. Russell Lawson has contributed to articles on Introduction to Connecticut History, Early History of Connecticut and Connecticut History. These articles cover the history Connecticut, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Connecticut Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Connecticut Senators, Connecticut Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Connecticut, Directory of Historic Places and Index.
• INTRODUCTION TO CONNECTICUT HISTORY
An overview of Connecticut history written by Dr. Russell
Lawson.
• STATE DESIGNATIONS
Describes all the state symbols.
• GEOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHY
Describes Connecticut's unique physical properties.
• EARLY HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Russell Lawson chronicling Connecticut
history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early explorers.
• HISTORY
An essay, edited by Dr. Russell Lawson chronicling
Connecticut history from the arrival of early explorers
through contemporary times.
• CHRONOLOGY
An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information
about the state.
• GOVERNORS
Biographies of all state governors, including territorial
governors.
• DICTIONARY OF PLACES
An expansive A to Z guide to all the counties, cities and towns
in Connecticut. From Andover to Woodstock, this section
provides users with detailed historical and contemporary
information along with place-name origins, points of interest,
and other information. Particulary useful for researching
local history and genealogy.
• CONNECTICUT PICTORIAL
A wide array of images documenting scenes from
Connecticut and its history.
• Two Volumes • 852 Pages • 50+ Illustrations and maps.
• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008
• ISBN 10 digit 1878592521 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592521
• Set price $165.00
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