This title features breathtaking photographs of one of America's most picturesque and historic rivers. It includes one hundred and thirty-six full-page color photos, from close-ups to dramatic aerials, that follow this major waterway for 410 miles from the Canadian border to its wide mouth on Long Island Sound. Its informative captions explore the landscape, history, development, conservation, geologic formations, flora and fauna, providing a poignant look at the river and its centrality to the development of the unique character of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It includes selected bibliography and list of resources.

About the Author

AL BRADEN is a photographer whose work has been published in National Geographic Kids, Yankee, and Woman's Day. He lives in Austin, Texas. CHELSEA REIFF GWYTHER is director of the Connecticut River Watershed Council in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Reviews

"For generations, New England literally turned its back on the dirty Connecticut. But in recent years, as its waters have cleared, we've rediscovered the backbone of the region, this charming and gorgeous braid of water. These pictures are a reminder of its quiet glory." BILL McKIBBEN, professor of environmental studies, Middlebury College"