Connecticut - The Industrial Incubator, by Gerard L. Studley. First Edition Published by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, History and Heritage Committee, Hartford Section, 1981. Hardcover, Dust Jacket and 180 Pages including the Index.
An industrial history of Connecticut, with a folding map of Hartford c.1869. Includes historical data on: mining; firearms and weapons; brass, tin and silver; locks, hardware and hand tools; clocks, diversified industries; machine tools; engines and power generation; transportation and equipment; textiles, carpet and hats; rubber, chemicals and gunpowder; and paper, lumber and shipbuilding. Generously illustrated in black and white. Blue cloth covers printed in black, original plain mylar dust jacket as issued. A very well-kept copy, with no wear at the spine ends, like new hinges, firm binding, clean pages free from names and notes, etc. This is a truly astonishing and invaluable book for anyone with an interest in Connecticut business and history.
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12.00" x 9.75" Approx.