The Providence Plantations for 250 years. An historical review of the foundation, rise and progress of the city of Providence. With a graphic description of the city at the present time and of its industries, commerce, manufactures, business interests, educational, religious, and charitable institutions, civic, scientific and military organizations. Also sketches of the cities of Newport and Pawtucket and other towns of the state

Greene, Welcome Arnold

Published by J. A. and R. A. Reid, publishers and printers, Providence, 1886

About this Item

Large 4to, pp. [7], 12-468, [2]; illustrated throughout with portraits, views and maps; original pictorial green cloth stamped in gilt, red, and black; near fine, sound copy. A massive production celebrating the 250th anniversary of Roger Williams coming to Providence from nearby Massachusetts in 1636. Parks 3019.

Seller Inventory # 56651

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Providence Plantations for 250 years. An historical review of the foundation, rise and progress of the city of Providence. With a graphic description of the city at the present time and of its industries, commerce, manufactures, business interests, educational, religious, and charitable institutions, civic, scientific and military organizations. Also sketches of the cities of Newport and Pawtucket and other towns of the state
• Publisher: J. A. and R. A. Reid, publishers and printers, Providence
• Publication Date: 1886
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rhode Island
  • Americana
  • Illustrated Books