Indian Names Of Places In Rhode Island (1861) - Usher Parsons - Bog

Indian Names of Places in Rhode Island is a book written by Usher Parsons in 1861. The book is a comprehensive collection of Indian place names that are found throughout Rhode Island. The author has compiled a list of names that were used by the indigenous people of Rhode Island before the arrival of European settlers. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief history of the indigenous people of Rhode Island and their language. The second part of the book lists the Indian place names alphabetically, along with their meanings and descriptions. The author has also included footnotes throughout the book, providing additional information and context about the names and their origins. This book is an excellent resource for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Rhode Island's indigenous people. It is a valuable contribution to the study of Native American history and language.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.