Tiverton & Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540232380)

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: 1540232387
ISBN-13: 9781540232380
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 08/28/2012
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d