Bristol: Montaup to Poppasquash

by Richard V. Simpson

Overview

The picturesque images and steadfast spirit of small-town America thrive within Bristol. One need only to look along its tree-lined streets and centuries-old waterfront and into its historic homes and buildings to see the romance of Rhode Island's past mingling with its present. Heritage and tradition, especially its long-running celebrations of the Fourth of July, are essential in understanding the character and identity of this little town on the bay.

Bristol: Montaup to Poppasquash takes readers on a unique journey through the community's past, beginning with the voyages of early Norse explorers and detailing major events that shaped the town's history, including the King Philip's War, the Revolutionary War, and a variety of other military conflicts that took local men and women away from their homes. Not only evoking memories of yesteryear, this compelling illustrated history explores the evolving personality of Bristol over the passing decades, from its days as a small fishing village and a haven for privateers to its present status as a premier boat-building center.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439613900
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/18/2002
Series:	Making of America
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Local historian Richard V. Simpson, the author of several titles featuring Bristol's past, has composed a highly readable text, combined with over 130 black-and-white images, that chronicles the fascinating story of this waterfront town. Whether longtime resident or visitor, readers of all generations will thoroughly enjoy this visual treasure and delight in learning more about Bristol, a town graced with the elegance of age.