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The Lighthouses of Connecticut
This was the first in a series of state lighthouse books, by New England’s foremost lighthouse historian, Jeremy D’Entremont
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The Lighthouses of Maine: Penobscot Bay
New England’s foremost maritime historian Jeremy D’Entremont continues his definitive series about the storms, shipwrecks, and heroic lighthouse keepers of the region with The Lighthouses of Maine: Penobscot Bay. Twenty…
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The Lighthouses of Rhode Island
Continuing his Lighthouse Treasury series, New England’s leading lighthouse expert has written the definitive history of the beacons of the Ocean State.
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The Lost Villages of Scituate
In 1915, the general assembly appointed the Providence Water Supply Board to condemn 14,800 acres of land in rural Scituate. The hardworking people of the five villages were devastated.By December…
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The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal
During World War II, with Allied merchant and navy ships under the threat of German U-boats, the eastern seaboard was on high alert. The Cape Cod Canal, a vital waterway…
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The Night the Sky Turned Red
It was July 4th, 1866, and Portland, Maine’s population was just beginning to unwind after the Civil War. The weather had been very warm and dry but everyone was looking…
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Western Connecticut Trolleys
Throughout history, Americans have embraced technology with a special enthusiasm, and the innovation of the trolley car is no exception. This industry fueled the growth of many towns and cities…