Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations - Couverture souple

Simpson, Richard V

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 160949783X ISBN 13 : 9781609497835

Editeur : History Press, 2012

Synopsis

Tiverton and Little Compton sit perched off the mainland of Rhode Island, where they have carved out a unique culture and history for centuries. The sketches contained in this book provide an in-depth look at the region, tracing its evolution through architecture, like the Nathaniel Briggs House, believed to be the oldest in the region; through industry, detailing the establishment of the Old Colony and Newport Railroad; and through some of the region's famous people and events. Learn how General William Barton captured British general Prescott in 1777 and how Captain Benjamin Church became a heroic Indian fighter, defeating King Philip. Author Richard V. Simpson traces the inextricably linked history of these two towns.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Richard V. Simpson is a native Rhode Islander who has always lived within walking distance to Narragansett Bay. He has published nearly twenty books on a wide range of topics, including local history and sailing.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: History Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 160949783X
• ISBN 13: 9781609497835
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne