Download or read book A Historical Sketch of Block Island written by William Paine Sheffield and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book A Historical Sketch of Block Island written by William P. Sheffield and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Historical Sketch of Block Island Classic Reprint written by William P. Sheffield and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Historical Sketch of Block Island This Island belonged to the Narragansetts, and its Indian name was Manisses. A writer in the North American Review informs us that it was visited by Varrazano, in 1524, who thought it resembled the Isle of Rhodes. He called it Claudia, in honor of the mother of his patron, Francis I, Emperor of France. In 1526 Gomez entered Narragansett Bay and of course must have seen, if he did not visit, this Island. Adrian Block, in 1614, on the banks of the Hudson, built the first decked vessel built in the American Colonies; she was called "The Yacht." De Laet, in his voyages, says that "Adrian Block, a Dutch navigator, sailed Eastward through the Sound and discovered several Islands, the last of which he called after his own name." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Historical Sketch of Block Island Scholar s Choice Edition written by William P. Sheffield and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book Block Island written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Block Island I Map and Guide II Historic Sketch written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Block Island written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Download or read book Block Island written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Block Island R I Illustrated with a Descriptive Sketch and Outline of History written by Edward E. Pettee and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Block Island R I written by Edward E. Pettee and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Block Island, R. I: Illustrated; With a Descriptive Sketch and Outline of History The object of this little volume is to furnish a cheap, comprehensive, and reliable handbook for the use of visitors, or those contemplating a visit to Block Island. Owing to the loss of the manuscript, just as ready for press, the matter has been entirely rewritten in a hurried manner during the past two weeks, while imperative professional duties were demanding attention. The writer trusts, however, that his work may still prove acceptable and fulfil the original design. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Block Island I Map and Guide Ii Historic Sketch written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... far more courageous as sailors than otherwise. They have never had a jail nor a resident lawyer. Chief Warden Wm. P. Lewis, in 1877 had tried 100 cases, 80 civil, 20 criminal, without a lawyer except in one case, and then he was defeated. The Women of the Island have been noted for their in dusty and devotion to the domestic relations. Vigorous, virtuous, dignified and genial, they have heartily cooperated with the men in obtaining a livelihood, and in promoting the welfare of society. Tidy, but not gaudy; frank, but never simpering, what they have lacked in refined education has been compensated for by a large supply of common sense and native genius. Some of them have well improved their advantages in schools abroad, and the boys and girls of the rising generation are obtaining a degree of intelligence and refinement quite in advance of former generations. The morals of the Islanders will compare favorably with any other locality of equal population. Their self imposed taxes for educational and religious purposes have been considerably heavier than the average of such taxes on the main land. Indeed, the first settlers were distinguished by their intelligence and good morals, and as such attracted the attention of Benjamin Franklin, Major-General Greene, and otbers of distinction. The wife of Simon Ray, jr., was the granddaughter of Roger Williams, and this Mr. Ray and his father were the resident, unordained ministers of the Island ninety years. Anna Ray married Governor Samuel Ward of Rhode .Island, and her sister Catharine married Governor William Greene, of the same state, and as they had no brothers their family disappeared, but their good influence has been perpetuated with the surname Ray, so common among the Islanders, until the...
Download or read book A History of Block Island written by S. T. Livermore and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of Block Island: Its Discovery, in 1514, to the Present Time, 1876 If any object to the title of this book on the ground of its containing the facts of history rather than history itself, our apology is that history is believed to be in the facts here presented, and that it will be better understood by those of limited culture than it would be if presented in the language of those who would fuse the facts into the philosophy of history. These facts have been gathered up hastily, and many of them snatched from the verge of oblivion, amid pressing duties of another character. They are here compiled for the pleasure and benefit of present readers, and for the use of some future historian who may pass them through his mental crucible, and bring out the golden current to the satisfaction of those who make the nice distinction between history and the facts of history. But in the meantime, let not the mint despise the mineral or the miner. As for style, the writer has aimed at one point, and endeavored to shun another. Though in doing the first he has sacrificed the ornate for the naked, this has been done with the conviction expressed by Bacon, thus: "This nakedness as once that of the body is the companion of innocence and simplicity." In doing the second he has hoped to shun what the same great philosopher calls "the first distemper of learning, when men study words and not matter." Therefore those who read this book simply for the ornaments of language will be disappointed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Block Island written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A History of Block Island written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Block Island From its Discovery in 1514 to the Present Time 1876 written by Samuel Truesdale Livermore and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
