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Author: East Greenwich Society
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Published: 2012-06-02
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781470097776
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is invaluable to anyone interested in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society's Packet is an extensive resource about the history of East Greenwich, the people, places and events. This second printing of the classic "Red Book" contains an all new 20 page index!
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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738545271
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEast Greenwich, the eighth-oldest town in the state, was named for the original Greenwich in Kent County, England. The eastern edge rests on the Narragansett Bay, and the western land gracefully rises up four picturesque hills. Originally owned by the Narragansett Indians, the territory was acquired by King Charles II in 1644. It was incorporated as a town on October 13, 1677, when the Rhode Island General Assembly granted land to men who served during King Philip's War. The town's sheltered cove nurtured a thriving seaport community, and successful boatbuilding, rope making, and fishing industries emerged. Inhabitants of the western part of the village focused on farming, and a prosperous textile industry lasted until the end of World War II. East Greenwich, the eighth-oldest town in the state, was named for the original Greenwich in Kent County, England. The eastern edge rests on the Narragansett Bay, and the western land gracefully rises up four picturesque hills. Originally owned by the Narragansett Indians, the territory was acquired by King Charles II in 1644. It was incorporated as a town on October 13, 1677, when the Rhode Island General Assembly granted land to men who served during King Philip's War. The town's sheltered cove nurtured a thriving seaport community, and successful boatbuilding, rope making, and fishing industries emerged. Inhabitants of the western part of the village focused on farming, and a prosperous textile industry lasted until the end of World War II.
Author: Thaire Henry Adamson
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 275
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Daniel Howland Greene
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Published: 1877
Total Pages: 288
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Martin Podskoch
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Published: 2021-07-28
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ISBN-13: 9780997101959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter writing two best-selling travel books, Adirondack 102 Club and Connecticut 169 Club, CT author Martin Podskoch turned to his neighboring state and published RHODE ISLAND 39 CLUB Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Rhode Island. He again encourages readers to veer off the beaten path and discover Rhode Islands secret and lovely places that main roads do not reveal. With 39 invites to scenic vistas, picnic sites, fresh-water swimming holes, salt-water beaches, museums, amazing architecture, 400+ years of history, and local eateries of every description for fun in The Ocean States 39 towns and cities. The book is laid out in a crisp, inviting format. Locals in each town wrote a short history and interesting places to visit. Podskoch encourages readers to meet locals and businesses etc. and get their passport book signed or stamped. Visit all towns and earn Rhody Red patch award at annual dinner where all are invited to attend.
Author: Lucius Egbert Weaver
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Published: 1928
Total Pages: 790
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Robert Closson Spencer
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2022-10-26
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781015594968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Robert A. Geake
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2020-11-09
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 1614238421
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of the indigenous people in what would become Rhode Island, their encounters with Europeans, and their return to sovereignty in the twentieth century. Before Roger Williams set foot in the New World, the Narragansett farmed corn and squash, hunted beaver and deer, and harvested clams and oysters throughout what would become Rhode Island. They also obtained wealth in the form of wampum, a carved shell that was used as currency along the eastern coast. As tensions with the English rose, the Narragansett leaders fought to maintain autonomy. While the elder Sachem Canonicus lived long enough to welcome both Verrazzano and Williams, his nephew Miatonomo was executed for his attempts to preserve their way of life and circumvent English control. Historian Robert A. Geake explores the captivating story of these Native Rhode Islanders.
Author: East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society (R.I)
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Published: 2012-11-29
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9781466330320
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVintage Postcards of East Greenwich, Rhode IslandA fascinating history of East Greenwich is told through the vintage postcards of the era. East Greenwich was a diverse community, with a thriving downtown, a busy waterfront, a highly-respected academy, a place where grand homes were constructed for the rich and powerful, a farming community, and so much more. The many aspects which made East Greenwich unique are showcased in these works of art.
