Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant Eric D. Lehman 978.1.59629.835.4 * 6 x 9 * 128 pp. * 47 images * $19.99
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Sail into New Haven Harbor and trek toward the beautiful form of the “Sleeping Giant” to discover Hamden, a picturesque gem nestled in the rolling hills of Connecticut. Witness the birth of the Industrial Revolution with the building of Eli Whitney’s famous factory, wander past the buried cars in the “Ghost Lot” of Hamden Plaza and hear the tale of the courageous Hamden soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Journey with Eric D. Lehman as he uncovers the hidden stories of this fascinating Connecticut town, from its humble Puritan beginnings to its modern day splendor.
Milford: A Brief History Frank Juliano 978.1.59629.924.5 * 6x 9 * 144 pp. * 63 images * $19.99
Local journalist and historian Frank Juliano takes us through the incredible stories of his town, including a series of vignettes about famous Milford residents such as Simon Lake, whose technology led to the development of the modern submarine. From the American Revolution, when seventythree men from Milford marched to Boston to fight in the famous Battle of Lexington and Concord, to the backyard pit of a local farmhouse that was surely a stop on the Underground Railroad, Milford has its roots firmly grounded in the bedrock of American history.