| Description |
198 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical records (pages 188-194) and index. |
| Summary |
"Did you know that there's a Connecticut hotel room with a real helicopter inside? Can you guess who inspired the character of Indiana Jones, who was president before George Washington, and who flew before the Wright Brothers? Find the state's most interesting and offbeat stories in Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Included are more than eighty engaging stories that provide insight into one of America's oldest states. Inside are tales of pirates, an underground prison, and a possessed doll. Aren't you curious about the spectacular stained glass church that was unknowingly built in the shape of a fish by a famous architect? From the world's smallest Native American reservation to professionally coiffed cows and a replica of Marie Antoinette's palace, you'll find intrigue around every corner of this small but surprising state."--From back cover. |
| Subject |
Connecticut -- Guidebooks.
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Connecticut -- Description and travel.
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| ISBN |
1681063050 |
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9781681063058 |
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