ANNOUNCING: Tales of Old New Milford 2
Tales of Old New Milford—Slavery, Crime & Punishment on the Connecticut Frontier has just been released!
In this, Michael-John Cavallaro’s second book in the "Tales of Old New Milford" series, the author returns to the Connecticut frontier with a wild ride through the dark side of colonial history. From the enslavement of the Native Americans to the introduction of African American slaves in the early eighteenth century, the story of Connecticut’s earliest plantations is examined and exposed, shedding a new light on this tragic chapter of state and local history.
Also examined is the history of the nation’s first detention facility, Newgate Prison, from the dark day that it opened to the day of its final demise and the truth of America’s reputed first mass murder. Crime, punishment, mystery and intrigue abound in the briskly paced and exciting narrative.
This limited edition book with numerous illustrations is offered at $20.00 (plus tax). Available at local bookstores or online through the link below. Watch for local media listings as several book signings will be offered. Released on Oct. 24, 2011.
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Tales of Old New Milford is Michael-John Cavallaro's first book about the Town of New Milford’s colorful and eventful early history. Focusing on the land and the people who surveyed and shaped the land, it is filled with colorful and flamboyant characters.
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