Explore the rise of a coastal town through six turbulent centuries. This detailed history chronicles New London from early coastal surveys in 1612 through 1860, with a memoir of the author by Frances Manwaring Caulkins. The book blends narrative, statistics, and biographical sketches to illuminate the city’s maritime past, industrial growth, and civic life. When you read this edition, you’ll encounter: - a rich sequence of people, places, and events that shaped the town over time - numbers and summaries from the 1860 census, reflecting population, trades, and industry - biographical notes on ministers, merchants, and families who left their mark on the community What you’ll experience - Genealogical insights and connections among prominent local names - Snapshots of commerce, fishing, whaling, and manufacturing that drove growth - Context for how public life, education, and culture evolved in the area Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists researching New London lineages, and anyone curious about maritime New England.