The Perrys Of Rhode Island And Tales Of Silver Creek - Calbraith Bourn Perry - Bog

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 published in 1913. The book tells the story of the Perry family, one of the oldest and most influential families in Rhode Island, and their estate, the Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead. The book begins with a detailed history of the Perry family, tracing their roots back to the early settlers of Rhode Island. It then goes on to describe the Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead, which was built in 1680 and has been in the Perry family for over 300 years. The author provides a wealth of information about the homestead, including its architecture, furnishings, and gardens. He also shares anecdotes and stories about the many notable individuals who visited the homestead over the years, including George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. In addition to the history of the Perry family and their homestead, the book also includes a section on the Tales of Silver Creek, which is a collection of stories and legends from the area surrounding the homestead. These tales include stories of pirates, Native Americans, and other colorful characters from Rhode Island's past. Overall, The Perrys of Rhode Island and Tales of Silver Creek is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique glimpse into the history of Rhode Island and one of its most prominent families.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.