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LoC No.: rc01002978
Title: A short history of Rhode Island
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Charlene Taylor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Short History of Rhode Island" by George Washington Greene is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the early struggles and achievements of Rhode Island, particularly highlighting the life and legacy of Roger Williams and the founding of the colony based on principles of religious freedom and individual thought. The book seeks to provide an understanding of the challenges faced by the early settlers and the unique characteristics that shaped Rhode Island's development. At the start of the narrative, Greene sets the stage by discussing the context of the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies when Roger Williams arrived in America in 1631. He provides a succinct account of Williams' background and the conflicts that led to his banishment from Massachusetts for advocating for the separation of church and state. The narrative quickly evolves into a depiction of Williams' perseverance as he navigates through hardships in the wilderness, gaining the support of Native Americans and eventually founding the settlement of Providence, which would become a beacon of religious liberty. The introduction of significant themes such as the struggle for individual conscience against prevailing orthodoxy and the establishment of democratic governance finds its roots here, setting a foundation for Rhode Island's rich historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Greene, George Washington, 1811-1883
EBook No.: 44955
Published: Feb 18, 2014
Downloads: 528
Language: English
Subject: Rhode Island -- History
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: rc01002978
Title: A short history of Rhode Island
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Charlene Taylor and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Short History of Rhode Island" by George Washington Greene is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the early struggles and achievements of Rhode Island, particularly highlighting the life and legacy of Roger Williams and the founding of the colony based on principles of religious freedom and individual thought. The book seeks to provide an understanding of the challenges faced by the early settlers and the unique characteristics that shaped Rhode Island's development. At the start of the narrative, Greene sets the stage by discussing the context of the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies when Roger Williams arrived in America in 1631. He provides a succinct account of Williams' background and the conflicts that led to his banishment from Massachusetts for advocating for the separation of church and state. The narrative quickly evolves into a depiction of Williams' perseverance as he navigates through hardships in the wilderness, gaining the support of Native Americans and eventually founding the settlement of Providence, which would become a beacon of religious liberty. The introduction of significant themes such as the struggle for individual conscience against prevailing orthodoxy and the establishment of democratic governance finds its roots here, setting a foundation for Rhode Island's rich historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Greene, George Washington, 1811-1883
EBook No.: 44955
Published: Feb 18, 2014
Downloads: 528
Language: English
Subject: Rhode Island -- History
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.