Burning the Gaspee

Revolution in Rhode Island

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States
Cover of the book Burning the Gaspee by Rory Raven, The History Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Rory Raven ISBN: 9781614235620
Publisher: The History Press Publication: July 1, 2012
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Rory Raven
ISBN: 9781614235620
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: July 1, 2012
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
When the Gaspee entered the waters of Narragansett Bay outside Newport in 1772, revolutionary Rhode Island was a hotbed of traders, smugglers and anti-British sentiment. In just a few months, the ship would be burned and its commander shot by possibly the first gunfire of the American Revolution. Join author Rory Raven as he recounts the events leading up to and after the burning of the Gaspee by Rhode Island colonists. Raven colorfully paints the characters of Lieutenant Dudingston, the Gaspee’s hated leader, and the larger-than-life figure of John Brown, the main instigator and future Patriot. Though the smoke lifted, the bloody clash left its indelible imprint on the history of Rhode Island—and helped set the course for the fledgling nation.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
When the Gaspee entered the waters of Narragansett Bay outside Newport in 1772, revolutionary Rhode Island was a hotbed of traders, smugglers and anti-British sentiment. In just a few months, the ship would be burned and its commander shot by possibly the first gunfire of the American Revolution. Join author Rory Raven as he recounts the events leading up to and after the burning of the Gaspee by Rhode Island colonists. Raven colorfully paints the characters of Lieutenant Dudingston, the Gaspee’s hated leader, and the larger-than-life figure of John Brown, the main instigator and future Patriot. Though the smoke lifted, the bloody clash left its indelible imprint on the history of Rhode Island—and helped set the course for the fledgling nation.

More books from The History Press

Cover of the book 1970s Teenager by Rory Raven
Cover of the book First Household Cavalry Regiment 1943-44 by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Fermanagh Folk Tales by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Birdie Bowers by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Normandiefront by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Leicester Murders by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Shadows in the Steam by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Rome's Greatest Defeat by Rory Raven
Cover of the book My Heart Is Bleeding by Rory Raven
Cover of the book A-Z of Curious Flintshire by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Dockers' Stories from the Second World War by Rory Raven
Cover of the book William Wallace by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Channel Island Book of Days by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Leicestershire & Rutland Folk Tales by Rory Raven
Cover of the book Lorenz by Rory Raven
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy