The Lands Of Rhode Island: As They Were Known To Caunounicus And Miantunnomu When Roger Williams Came In 1636 (1904)

By Sidney Smith Rider

Book Overview

The Lands of Rhode Island: As They Were Known to Caunounicus and Miantunnomu When Roger Williams Came in 1636 (1904) is a historical non-fiction book written by Sidney S. Rider. The book explores the history of Rhode Island from the perspective of the indigenous Narragansett people, specifically their leaders Caunounicus and Miantunnomu. It covers their interactions with Roger Williams, the English Puritan theologian who founded the colony of Rhode Island in 1636. The book delves into the cultural, political, and social aspects of the Narragansett people and their relationship with the English settlers. It also includes maps and illustrations to aid in the reader's understanding of the land and people described. Overall, The Lands of Rhode Island is an informative and insightful look into the early history of Rhode Island and the Narragansett people who inhabited it.An Indian Map Of The Principal Locations Known To The Nahigansets And Elaborate Historical Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437401805
• ISBN13: 9781437401806
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"