Haley, Jabez D.

Southeastern Shores of Connecticut by Jabez D. Haley

1817

Document titled "Southeastern Shores of Connecticut" written by Jabez D. Haley. Fifteen pages. Written in the view of an encyclopedic work rather than a diary, comments on regional geography, hydrography, flora, fauna, minerology, farming and commerce. The text begins by relating the birth, early years and immediate relatives of the author. Details the author's travels to Litchfield County, Connecticut to live with his brother and subsequent removal to the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Includes three and a half pages of poetry. The author discusses travel across New York State and the general character, crops and available fish and game, of the areas traversed. The author also discusses his time at sea in November 1837. Fifteen pages, 7 7/8" x 10 1/4".

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Haley, Jabez D.

Groton
Catskills
Wabash
Mississippi
Bahamas
Berry Islands
Cayuga
Mohawk River
Schenectedy
Aurielus
Manlius
Ithaca
Aurora
Oneida
Camilus
Little Falls
Albany
Poughkeepsie
Cow Bay
Hamilton College