Legendary locals of Norwich, Connecticut / Beryl Fishbone.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fishbone, Beryl., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Celebrities--Connecticut--Norwich--Biography.

Celebrities.

Heroes--Connecticut--Norwich--Biography.

Heroes.

Norwich (Conn.)--Biography--Portraits.

Norwich (Conn.).

Norwich (Conn.)--Biography.

Norwich (Conn.)--Social life and customs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, portraits.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Norwich

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals, [2014]

Summary:

Norwich measured nine square miles in the 1659 deed that Mohegan chief Uncas gave to the brave English settlers from Old Saybrook. The names of the city's streets and parks are testaments of the pride the community has in its town's residents and history. Stories abound of Norwich natives and American revolutionaries like John Durkee, who made the king's tax representative resign; scoundrel Maj. John Mason, who ordered the Mystic massacre of 100 men; and traitor Benedict Arnold, who burned the nearby city of New London. Legendary Locals of Norwich also sheds light on Norwich's more modern heroes and heroines, whose everyday actions give homage to the past, recognition to the present, and courage and vision to the future. Featured are Stanley Israelite, whose personal drive has helped businesses and individuals succeed; Eileen Akers, whose actions changed the world for students; the philanthropy of Harold Ross; and the pride of retailer Jackie Quercia.

Contents:

Settling in

Education

Together, we build our community

It is just business

Hobbies, entertainment, and passion.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

900733100