Originally published in 1851, this guidebook is an essential resource for anyone exploring Providence River and Narragansett Bay. Featuring detailed descriptions of towns, villages, islands, and other prominent features along the bay, as well as a rich account of the historical incidents and events that shaped the region, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island and New England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.