Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations
Download or Read eBook Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations PDF written by Richard V. Simpson and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Richard V. Simpson |
| Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2012-08-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1540232387 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781540232380 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations by : Richard V. Simpson
Book excerpt: 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.
