The Latest Book by Constant Waterman
Constant Waterman's new book, Landmarks You Must Visit in Southeast Connecticut, consists of fifty-five finely wrought pen and ink drawings accompanied by brief historical sketches, and hand drawn maps with keys.
When you visit this scenic region you will want to enrich your stay by sampling our heritage and attractions. Tour a castle, ride on a ferry, visit “the finest small museum in the country”, walk the decks of a tall ship, watch a whale have lunch!
Visit that same customhouse where the Africans from La Amistad first landed! Ride a steam train along the Connecticut River! Stroll the memorable gardens of a manor house by the sea! Listen to chanteys at one of the oldest taverns in the country!
Travelers from all over, as well as local residents, visit Mystic Seaport, Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette's Castle, and Mystic Aquarium. Learn more of these famous venues, and discover lesser-known but exquisite landmarks: bridges, churches, libraries, lighthouses, theaters, and galleries. Those of you who live here can capture the beauty and legacy of your favorite landmarks. The engaging pen and ink illustrations make this unusual book the perfect gift. Sixteen hand drawn maps will help you find each of the 55 landmarks pictured here, whether you drive, or walk, or bike, or boat. Precise contact information enables you to plan rewarding visits. Keep this book beside you as you wander our historic towns in scenic southeastern Connecticut!