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Hidden History of Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Time nearly erased many astounding tales and unexpected anecdotes from Ridgefield's history. Its colorful characters include a widow who built a landmark Manhattan hotel, her neighbor who invented one of the first "helicopters" and a CIA operative who helped one thousand Americans flee Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. Lesser known are the stories of the Ridgefield artists who gave the world Superman and Lowly Worm and brought the Wild West to life. One local writer helped make Hawthorne famous, while another penned thousands of hymns still sung around the globe. Join retired newspaper editor Jack Sanders as he uncovers nearly forgotten people and moments of Ridgefield's past.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781540202512
  • ISBN-10: 1540202518
  • Publisher: History Press Library Editions
  • Publish Date: August 2015
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.38 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
  • Page Count: 146

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