A History Of The Providence River: With The Moshassuck, Woonasquatucket & Seekonk Tributaries

Synopsis

Prologue -- The Founding Of Providence -- Privateers, Prizes And The River In Revolution -- The Age Of Ships And Their Masters -- Livelihoods Along The River -- Changes To The Waterfront -- An Industrial River -- Steamboats Along The River -- Ferries Across The River -- The World Comes To Providence -- Recreation On The River -- Hurricanes Wreck Havoc On The River -- Shipbuilding In The War -- Troubled Waters -- The River Renewed -- A Future Of Both Promise And Uncertainty. Robert A. Geake. Includes Bibliographical References.