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Newgate Of Connecticut, Its Origin And Early History: Being A Full Description Of The Famous And Wonderful Simsbury Mines And Caverns, And The Prison

Newgate Of Connecticut, Its Origin And Early History: Being A Full Description Of The Famous And Wonderful Simsbury Mines And Caverns, And The Prison

Phelps, Richard Harvey

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164844954
ISBN13: 9781164844952
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Newgate of Connecticut, Its Origin and Early History is a historical book written by Richard Harvey Phelps in 1876. The book offers a comprehensive account of the famous and remarkable Simsbury Mines and Caverns, as well as the prison constructed over them. Phelps delves into the origins of Newgate Prison, which was established in 1773 and was the first state prison in Connecticut. The author provides a detailed description of the prison's construction, operation, and the daily life of the prisoners who were incarcerated there. Phelps also provides a vivid description of the Simsbury Mines and Caverns, which were known for their rich copper deposits and were the site of numerous mining operations in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also explores the history of the area surrounding Newgate Prison, including the town of Simsbury and the surrounding communities. Overall, Newgate of Connecticut, Its Origin and Early History is an informative and engaging historical account of a fascinating period in Connecticut's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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