Connecticut waters : celebrating our coastline and waterways / photography by Caryn B. Davis ; narrative by Eric D. Lehman.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781493046416
- ISBN: 1493046411
- Physical Description: 225 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Globe Pequot, [2021]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Races & rendezvous -- Festivals & celebrations -- Cruising & coasting -- At home on the water -- Nautical arts -- Boat builders & restorations -- Wood, wind & water -- Islands & lighthouses -- Fishing industry -- Salty dogs -- Snack shacks -- Fun in the sun -- Water, water, everywhere -- Working watercraft -- Museums & aquariums -- Maritime education -- Coming into port -- Conclusion. |
Summary, etc.: | "A photographic tribute to Connecticut's maritime roots both past and present. The book takes readers on a nautical journey exploring the many ways Nutmeggers use the state's lakes, rivers, sounds, and shores for industry, education, and recreation. From boat builders, to antique, power and sailing vessels, to lobster shacks, the oyster and fishing industries, historic ferries, nautical arts, lighthouses and islands, charter boats, maritime festivals and celebrations, and more, this book showcases how these waterways have defined Connecticut culture"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Killingworth Library Association | 974.6 DAV (Text) | 33420149182462 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Milford Public Library | 974.6 D (Text) | 34013150196296 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
North Branch - Bridgeport | 974.6 DAVIS (Text) | 34000151230687 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Salem Free Public Library | 974.6 DAV (Text) | 33640152609446 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | 974.6 DAV (Text) | 34005148686412 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Author Notes
Connecticut Waters : A Celebration of Our Rivers, Waterways and Coast
Caryn B. Davis is an award-winning photographer, a journalist and a best-selling author specializing in architectural, garden and travel photography. Caryn's career has spanned the globe taking her to more than 50 countries, and her images and articles and have appeared in over 60 publications worldwide including the New York Times, Town & Country, the Wall Street Journal, Fine Art Connoisseur, New Zealand Geographic and others. Her first commissioned photography book, A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style, garnered high accolades in 15 newspapers and magazines nationwide. Additionally, Caryn was interviewed on several television stations, in the New York Times and on NPR's All Things Considered. Connecticut Waters is her second book.