Tiverton and Little Compton, Rhode Island - Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations

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.

Info autore

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Richard V Simpson, Richard V. Simpson
• Editore: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.08.2012
• EAN: 9781609497835
• ISBN: 978-1-60949-783-5
• Pagine: 160
• Dimensioni: 150 mm x 226 mm x 13 mm
• Peso: 277 g
• Serie: American Chronicles (History P; American Chronicles; American Chronicles (History P
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; USA Nordosten, Neuengland Staaten, History - U.S., HISTORY / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)