Addresses and Poem in Commemoration of the Captain Michael Pierce Fight, March 26, 1676 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Bicknell, Thomas W.

 
9781333945978: Addresses and Poem in Commemoration of the Captain Michael Pierce Fight, March 26, 1676 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A vivid record of a formative Rhode Island moment

This nonfiction book gathers addresses, a memorial poem, and ceremony records surrounding the Captain Michael Pierce Fight of 1676. It frames the event through public commemorations in Central Falls and the monument dedication that followed. The volume blends historical narrative with primary materials from the 1904 to 1907 memorials. It includes remarks by notable figures, a commemorative poem, and a detailed look at how communities remember frontier conflicts and their local heroes. The material offers insight into how early American history is recalled, preserved, and shared with future generations.

  • Context for the 1676 Pierce encounter and the surrounding colonial-war era events.
  • Full texts of speeches and the poem read at memorials and the dedication of the monument.
  • Notes on the fundraising, site selection, and physical monument details.
Ideal for readers of Rhode Island history, local memory, and historical commemorations of early America.

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  026686600X ISBN 13 :  9780266866008
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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