The Perrys Of Rhode Island And Tales Of Silver Creek: The Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead (1913)

By Calbraith Bourn Perry

Book Overview

The Perrys of Rhode Island and Tales of Silver Creek: The Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead is a historical book written by Calbraith Bourn Perry and first published in 1913. The book chronicles the history of the Perry family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Rhode Island, and their ancestral home, the Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of the Perry family, beginning with the arrival of their ancestor, Edmund Perry, in Rhode Island in the 17th century. It describes the family's rise to prominence in the state, their involvement in the American Revolution, and their contributions to the economic and social development of Rhode Island.The second part of the book focuses on the Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead, which was built in 1695 and has been owned by the Perry family for over 300 years. The book provides a detailed description of the house and its architecture, as well as the various renovations and additions made to it over the centuries. It also includes anecdotes and tales about the house and its inhabitants, including ghost stories and legends.Overall, The Perrys of Rhode Island and Tales of Silver Creek: The Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead is a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of Rhode Island's most prominent families and their ancestral home. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island or American colonial history.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165916614
• ISBN13: 9781165916610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"