Publisher's Synopsis
""Bristol, Connecticut: In The Olden Time New Cambridge, Which Includes Forestville"" by Frederick C. Norton is a historical account of Bristol, Connecticut during the colonial period. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a general history of Bristol, Connecticut, and the second part focusing on the history of Forestville, a village within Bristol. The author provides a detailed account of the early settlers, their way of life, and the development of the town. The book covers topics such as the American Revolution, the growth of the town's industries, and the impact of the Civil War. The author also includes information on the town's notable citizens, including politicians, inventors, and business leaders. The second part of the book focuses on Forestville, which was originally a separate town before being annexed by Bristol. The author provides a detailed account of the town's history, including its early settlement, growth, and development. The book includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the history of Bristol and Forestville. Overall, ""Bristol, Connecticut: In The Olden Time New Cambridge, Which Includes Forestville"" is an informative and engaging historical account of Bristol, Connecticut, and its surrounding areas during the colonial period.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.
