Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations
Autor: | Simpson, Richard V. |
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EAN: | 9781540232380 |
Sachgruppe: | Geschichte |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 162 |
Produktart: | Gebunden |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 28.08.2012 |
Schlagworte: | History - U.S. |
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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.