{"product_id":"9781596296602","title":"A Brief History of Waterbury","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIn 1681, just twenty-eight humble log cabins built around a marshy green made up what is today Waterbury, Connecticut. The town flourished, and by 1850, its brass- and button-making industries welcomed the Industrial Revolution. When the call came for the Civil War and World Wars I and II, Waterbury gave generously: buttons, to adorn United States military uniforms; and young soldiers, to fight for freedom and become heroes. A Brief History of Waterbury details the ebb and flow of this Connecticut town, the climb to its height, the struggles through adversity and scandal and the glory of modern-day triumphs. In this endlessly intriguing account, authors Edith Reynolds and John Murray uncover the true reaches of Waterbury's dynamic spirit.","brand":"History Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035549876464,"sku":"9781596296602","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781596296602_p0.jpg?v=1763806577","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781596296602","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}