The Connecticut River: A Photographic Journey into the Heart of New England (Garnet Books)

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The photographs in The Connecticut River follow this major waterway for 410 miles, from its origin near the Canadian border to its wide mouth on Long Island Sound, giving us a vivid portrait of a living artery of the New England landscape. Creator and photographer Al Braden opens the book with an essay introducing vital aspects of the river, and then presents 136 full-page color photos, ranging from close-americato dramatic aerials, to reveal the river as few persons are privileged to experience it. Readers will see and learn about the landscape, history, development, conservation, geologic formations, flora and fauna, flora, and, of course, the moods of the water, sky, and riverbank. Informative captions provide a wealth of details about the images, from pristine misted mornings to wealthy valley farmlands and brand new hydroelectric turbines. Together, the images and text provide a poignant have a look at the river and document its centrality to the development of the unique character of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Includes choose bibliography and list of resources.

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