Bristol, Rhode Island (2) - Couverture souple

Simpson, Richard V

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738563897 ISBN 13 : 9780738563893

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2009

Synopsis

During the 318 years since the town's founding, Bristol
has endured a number of severe natural disasters and other
devastating trials, only to triumph in the end. At first
bombed, raided, and burned by the British, in later years
Bristol saw the collapse of her banks and the painful demise
of local industry. In addition, disastrous storms have pounded
her shores, at one time destroying the town's commercial
fleet. Through all this, however, Bristol has endured, a
testament to the tenacity of the town's colorful citizens.
From adventurous privateers and wealthy industrialists to
hardy fisherman and skilled laborers, members of the Bristol
community have struggled and succeeded together.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The richly textured visual history of the town of Bristol, Rhode Island, first set forth in the Images of America series in 1996, continues to unfold in this dramatic new volume. In this second book covering the Bristol renaissance, author Richard V. Simpson presents over two hundred fresh and compelling photographs with extensive captions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738563897
• ISBN 13: 9780738563893
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible