Connecticut waters : celebrating our coastline and waterways
Record details
- ISBN: 1493046411
- ISBN: 9781493046416
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Physical Description:
225 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
print - 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"-- |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Ridgefield Library | CONNECTICUT 974.6 DAV (Text) | 34010150273851 | Adult Local History | Available | - |
Bentley Memorial Library - Bolton | 974.6 Dav (Text)
Digital Bookplate/Donation note:
Gift of Friends of Bolton Lakes 2022
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33160150513730 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Black Rock Branch - Bridgeport | 974.6 DAVIS (Text) | 34000151230661 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Brookfield Library | 974.6/DAVIS (Text) | 34029149131129 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | 974.6 DAVIS (Text) | 34000151230679 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
David M. Hunt Library - Falls Village | 974.6 Dav (Text) | 33180141825076 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Deep River Public Library | 974.6 Davi (Text) | 36039001206222 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
Deep River Public Library | 974.6 Davi (Text) | 36039153309659 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
East Side Branch - Bridgeport | 974.6 DAVIS (Text) | 34000151230695 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Killingly Library | 974.6 Dav (Text) | 34040143558795 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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.