Picturesque New London (at the Commencement of the 20th C), 1901 - 1st Edition

Full title: Picturesque New London and Its Environs at the Commencement of the Twentieth Century, 1901

 

New London, founded by John Winthrop in 1646, is an old town, old even for New England, and compared with the towns and cities of the newer civilization of the Western Hemisphere, moss-grown in antiquity. In the early days of the colonies the site of the city attracted the Pilgrims by its rugged beauty, obvious advantages, and promise of future growth and greatness in commerce. At every stage of its development the city has fulfilled the promise of those early days, though growth has been slow in outward and visible signs of prosperity.

 

As the title indications, this book documents through photos and text the City of New London, Groton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford and nearby community at the start of the Twentieth Century. The book has many historical photos of landmarks and views.

 

Due to the significant historical nature of this publication, the book has been re-published through various media. This is the original hardback edition from 1901.

 

New London, CT: American Book Exchange Publisher, 1901

Hardbound with cloth cover. First ed. 191 pages

 

MEASUREMENTS

 

11” tall x 8 ¼” wide x ¾” thick. Weighs 2 lbs 5.0 oz

 

CONDITION

Other than soiling to the tan-colored cloth cover and scratches at the top., this copy is in very good condition. The binding is intact and pages are clean with modest, even yellowing.