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Fitch selected the high points of his trip around the world to publish in this travel memoir. He took a boat from Seattle to Japan, then the Philippines (primarily Manila), Hong Kong, Canton, Singapore, Rangoon (Burma), various cities in India, and Egypt. He provides some tips for travelers.
In three huge volumes George Curtis Waldo jr. has amassed a wealth of information on the beautiful town of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Volume one spans the settlement of the town, its governments, military and educational history and much more. It also includes chapters on the evolution of nearby Stratford and Fairfield. Volumes two and three contain hundreds of biographical sketches of the most prominent men and women of these towns, offering an almost flawless overview of the most important Connecticut people. These three volumes are treasure chests for everyone interested in the history of Connecticut and/or genealogical sources thereof.