The Churches Of Mattatuck: A Record Of A Bicentennial Celebration At Waterbury, Connecticut (1892)

The Churches of Mattatuck: A Record of a Bicentennial Celebration at Waterbury, Connecticut (1892) by Joseph Anderson is a historical account of the religious institutions in the town of Waterbury, Connecticut. The book was published in 1892 to commemorate the bicentennial celebration of the town's founding. The author, Joseph Anderson, was a local historian and member of the Congregational Church in Waterbury. He provides a detailed account of the early settlers and the establishment of various religious denominations in the town. The book covers the history of the Congregational, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Catholic churches, as well as the Jewish synagogue. Anderson's writing style is straightforward and factual, providing a wealth of information about the churches, their pastors, and their congregations. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories that give insight into the social and cultural life of the town. The book is illustrated with photographs and engravings of the churches and their members. Overall, The Churches of Mattatuck is an important historical record of the religious institutions in Waterbury, Connecticut, and their role in the town's development. It will be of interest to anyone studying the history of religion in New England or the social and cultural history of small towns in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.