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"Stone Wall Freedom: The Slave," the final book in David Tucker's enthralling historical trilogy, contains unforgettable drama and poignancy and is a beautifully written final piece of the puzzle. It abounds with complex characters and richly evocative images, and Tucker's stunning conclusion is as surprising as it is perfectly suited for tying all the loose ends together. With "The Slave," David Tucker just might have saved the best for last.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.
Treasured by locals and visitors alike, the charm of Block Island, Rhode Island, first developed as a summer resort in the late 1800s, is shown here throughout its history, from its begininning in 1637, to farming and fishing community, to summer scenes of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Block Island explores the evolution of the small, 7-by-3-mile island that lies between Point Judith, Rhode Island, and Montauk Point, New York. In 1637, Block Island, also known as "New Shoreham," was claimed by Massachusetts soldiers who took the land away from the Manisses Indians. When the island was sold to 16 proprietors in 1660, the history of Block Island as part of Rhode Island began. At...
Description: Brochure regarding Block Island, the "Bermuda of the North", and the Ocean View Hotel. Includes information about the island's main attractions and healthy sea air, and the hotel's location, facilities and entertainment. Also includes a hotel floor plan.