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Pictorial - Hidden History of Rhode Island: Not-to-Be-Forgotten Tales of the Ocean State

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Book Synopsis: Hidden History of Rhode Island delivers the best Ocean State stories you've never heard before. Surprising tales and unexpected anecdotes color Rhode Island's legacy, from the accounts of its three brave Titanic survivors to the whirlwind Revolutionary War romance between a Smithfield girl and a French viscount. Rhode Island historian Glenn Laxton uncovers the exceptional citizens whom history has forgotten, like Robert the Hermit, a man who endured three escapes from slavery before finding liberty and peace in Rumford; the illustrious Lippitt family, who spearheaded advancements in deaf education; and Christiana Bannister, a Narragansett tribe member, nineteenth-century entrepreneur and wife to the most successful African American artist of the time. With moments of tragedy, as in the Lexington steamboat disaster, as well as triumph, as in the case of small-town boy turned baseball hero Joe Connolly, Laxton reveals Rhode Island beneath the surface.

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Discover the Secret Stories of Rhode Island with Hidden History of Rhode Island: Not-to-Be-Forgotten Tales of the Ocean State! Uncover the fascinating and untold accounts that have shaped Rhode Island's unique legacy. From the incredible tales of survival from three courageous Titanic survivors to the whirlwind romance amidst the chaos of the Revolutionary War, these stories will captivate your imagination.

Rhode Island historian Glenn Laxton takes you on a journey through the forgotten heroes and heroines of the Ocean State. Meet Robert the Hermit, who defied the chains of slavery not once, not twice, but three times before finding freedom and solace in Rumford. Learn about the Lippitt family's remarkable contributions to deaf education, propelling the advancement of knowledge and empowerment. Delve into the life of Christiana Bannister, an enterprising member of the Narragansett tribe, who defied societal norms and became the wife of one of the most successful African American artists of her time.

Within the pages of this captivating book, you'll be transported to moments of both tragedy and triumph. Feel the heart-wrenching emotions surrounding the Lexington steamboat disaster, as well as the indomitable spirit of Joe Connolly, a small-town boy who rose to become a legendary baseball hero. With each turn of the page, Glenn Laxton uncovers the hidden gems that lie beneath the surface of Rhode Island's history.

Don't miss out on these untold tales that have shaped Rhode Island's rich past. Experience the hidden history of the Ocean State with Hidden History of Rhode Island: Not-to-Be-Forgotten Tales of the Ocean State. Explore the captivating stories of those who built the foundations of our state, and gain a new appreciation for the struggles and triumphs that have shaped Rhode Island into what it is today. Unlock the secrets of the past and embark on an unforgettable journey through Rhode Island's hidden history.

Get your copy now and discover the remarkable stories that history has forgotten!

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