Ross, Arthur A. A Discourse Embracing the Civil and Religious History of Rhode Island; Delivered April 4, 1838, at the Close of the Second Century from the First Settlement of the Island

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Ross, Arthur A. A Discourse Embracing the Civil and Religious History of Rhode Island; Delivered April 4, 1838, at the Close of the Second Century from the First Settlement of the Island

FIRST EDITION pp. 161. Ex-library. Foxed. Bottom pp. 119-120 torn away, text unaffected. Original boards, small portion of spine worn.12mo

Providence: H.H. Brown 1838

Est: $300 - $500

The Appendix, pp.136-137 focuses upon the Jews of Newport from the time of their first settlement, as evidenced by the deed of 1677 for the sale of land to be used as a Jewish burial ground.