Stories in Stone: How Geology Influenced Connecticut History and Culture

by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer

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Exploring the many facets of Connecticut's unique geology

In a series of entertaining essays, geoscientist Jelle Zeilinga de Boer describes how early settlers discovered and exploited Connecticut's natural resources. Their successes as well as failures form the very basis of the state's history: Chatham's gold played a role in the acquisition of its Charter, and Middletown's lead helped the colony gain its freedom during the Revolution...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0819568910

ISBN13:9780819568915

Release Date:July 2009

Publisher:Wesleyan University Press

Length:176 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Age Range:18 years and up

Related Subjects

Earth Sciences England Europe Geography New England Northeast Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology State & Local Travel

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