Bøger af Thomas Steere

""History Of The Town Of Smithfield: From Its Organization In 1730-1731 To Its Division In 1871"" is a historical account of the town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, authored by Thomas Steere and originally published in 1881. The book covers the period from the town's establishment in the early 18th century to its division in 1871 into the present-day towns of Smithfield and North Smithfield. The author provides a detailed narrative of the town's early settlement and growth, including its development as a center of agriculture and industry. The book also explores the town's role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, as well as its social and cultural history. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the town's history and evolution over time.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.

This book covers the growth and early development of Smithfield, Rhode Island, by looking at prominent men and early events that shaped the city. Smithfield was originally part of Providence, a town first settled by Roger Williams and others from Plymouth Colony. Williams is credited with giving the town its social and political spirit. Information on the development of other nearby towns (Providence, Woonsocket, Central Falls, and Albion) is included as the historical data blends while the cities are taking shape. There are extensive records in this work of offices held by different men from year to year, such as members of the House of Representatives. Continental Congress, and Justices on the Supreme Court. Lists of men involved in the cavalry, infantry, and enlisted militia as well as lists of volunteers are included. The general assemblies of Smithfield and presidents of its town council are listed by year. Charters for Providence and Smithfield are discussed as well as agreements between new settlers from Plymouth Colony and the Indians. Proposals for town projects, taxes, bridge building, etc. are described and either rejected or ratified. The Constitution proposed by the Constitutional Convention of 1841 is discussed. A new index provides easy access to all names in the text.