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Cover of the book 'Wicked Hartford' by Steve Thornton featuring cartoon illustrations related to the history of Hartford, Connecticut.
An image of the back of the book 'Wicked Hartford' featuring an image of Hartford surrounded by cartoon characters relating to the city's history. In the center is a white circle of text that provides additional information about the book's content.
Wadsworth Atheneum

Wicked Hartford

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One of the oldest cities in America, Hartford holds plenty of sinful stories. Famed inventor and industrialist Samuel Colt sold arms to both the North and South in the buildup to the Civil War. The notorious Seyms Street jail was the subject of national criticism and scandal for its deplorable conditions. Local journalist Daniel Birdsall fought to expose corruption in the powerful insurance industry and local government at the expense of his own printing presses. Tension between unions and "robber barons" such as Jay Gould spilled into the streets during the Gilded Age. Author Steve Thornton takes readers on an exciting journey through the seedy underbelly of Hartford's past.

Details:

Publisher: ‎ The History Press

Author: Steve Thornton

144 pages

Paperback

ISBN: ‎ 978-1467137348