Tiverton and Little Compton, Rhode Island:: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781609497835)

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.

Author: Richard V. Simpson
ISBN-10: 160949783X
ISBN-13: 9781609497835
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 08/28/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d