Connecticut Books

This was clearly a labor of love for Dr. Frost. He winds his way through the entire history of the Country Club of Farmington and dots his tale with anecdote and data. It is an excellent work to learn about the sociology and growth of the game of golf and the country club scene as we enter the era of Tiger. This would be an interesting study for a sociology or history or civics class or just an enjoyable read for devotees of golf.

A great history book filled with wonderful stories arranged in a line by line, depot by depot format with maps, mileage and a photo from each depot. If you're a steam engine buff this book is a must. Many of the photos are from private collections, you probably won't find them anywhere else.

I could not believe how wonderful the writing was in this book..I could see the grass blowing in the wind..I am reading & re-reading the Negro Classics..the books by Langston Hughes, Arna Bontempts & others...I will TREASURE this book forever.

I have read Ira Neimarks book twice. First for enjoyment and the for forsight!
Mr Neimark talks about how retail is constantly evolving and if you do not stay one step ahead, no matter what position you hold you can fall two steps behind. He gives first hand accounts of meetings with the leaders of the industry and how they helped shape the important role that retail plays in our country's economic development.
A strong and knowledgeable businessman who will take any company that he works for to the top along with anyone who wants to join him, he shows the reader that retail is fun, exciting and a tough business to be in, but with commitment and quality to excellence one can achieve their goals.
This is a must read for all associates at all levels in the retail field and for all professors in a retail curriculum.

Want to take off in your car for the day -- cruise around Connecticut -- explore a bit, have a picnic lunch? Then this is the book for you. Casual, fun, informative, filled with places to see, hints for enjoying your picnic at each site AND -- to top it off -- recipes to make ahead and enjoy when you're ready.

If you're planning a trip to Connecticut, don't go without this book. It's also a perfect gift for anyone who lives in and around the state. This book is the only one of its kind; a must-have for travelers and armchair travelers alike. I highly recommend it. -- Patricia Sheehy, author

Cuentos from the House on West Connecticut Avenue is filled with stories that allowed me to see the American experience through the eyes of a family new to this country, and it is written with enough skill to make it easy for me to feel at home with all of them. Recommended for anyone who enjoys remembering (or would like to be reminded of) why family is among the greatest blessings we have.

It had been years since lovely Lois Fleming had seen Shandy Stowe...years since they'd been thrown together in an affair that had been impossible, yet unforgettable. But now things were different as they come face to face in a small Connecticut town that seethes with secret scandal, shame and guilt. Lois has been sent to ghost write the memoirs of a famous, well loved newspaper columnist who wrote human interest stories. At first it is thought he died of a heart attack. Then Lois decides it has to be murder, but who would murder the most beloved man in the U.S. Set in the 1950's. A really good story that moved right along.

In 1777, John Keeler, would start his day as a miller at dawn in the gristmill. Colonial millers signed a mill covenant (a promise) to grind the grain for other citizens two days per week in exchange for a percentage of that meal.

Using photographs and drawings, the workings of the mill are described in enough detail to understand the miller's work, tools and terminology.

During the American Revolution, Isaac Keeler was a Patriot who hid supplies for the militia in his gristmill. He joined the militia, himself, but found that the British had burned his gristmill. John Keeler's efforts earned him a place in history. His story proves that everyday people can be heroes when contributing to a great cause.

Like many, I've lived in / around NYC for a long time, but other than activities in the city, knew only a couple of places to go outside the city as a beautiful drive / day trip / overnight trip.

This books fills that gap. Gives you distances, places to see, how to get there, and helps you decide where to go with brief reviews of places. Will be using it this summer to make a trip along the Hudson valley, which previously wouldn't have known how to plan.

This book is easy to read, unlike many family histories and genealogies. Mr Cummings has researched every nook & cranny of the Comins Family, even to having DNA tests done with willing male descendants.
It is more than worth the money you will pay for it!!
As one of the Family, I appluad Abbott L Cummings skill and diligence in putting together an excellent history from a mish-mash of previous (most with errors) researchers.
I'll be buying other books by this author, as will many other relatives!
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