An Historical Account of Charles Island: Milford Connecticut

About this book

Charles Island has captured the imaginations of Milford residents and visitors for many years. Yet until now there has been no comprehensive history written about the island. An Historical Account of Charles Island traces the islands history from its likely discovery by Adriaen Block in 1614 to the present. Included are the historical facts surrounding the legend of Captain Kidds treasure the summer resorts in the mid-19th century a prize fight gone out of control the fish oil & fertilizer factory plans for its use as a yacht club the Aquinas Retreat and its present use as a Natural Area Preserve. Also included are several long-forgotten stories that used Charles Island as a backdrop. Dozens of maps woodcuts old advertisements manuscripts portraits photographs and personal accounts provide a perspective of the islands history never before seen.