| Author |
Munro, Wilfred Harold, 1849-1934 |
| LoC No. |
18000033
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| Title |
Tales of an Old Sea Port
A General Sketch of the History of Bristol, Rhode Island, Including, Incidentally, an Account of the Voyages of the Norsemen, So Far as They May Have Been Connected with Narragansett Bay: and Personal Narratives of Some Notable Voyages Accomplished by Sailors from the Mount Hope Lands
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MFR, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Tales of an Old Sea Port" by Wilfred Harold Munro is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich maritime history of Bristol, Rhode Island, including the captivating narratives of Norse explorations in Narragansett Bay and significant voyages undertaken by local sailors. The book intertwines history with personal stories, providing insight into the town's past. At the start of the narrative, the introduction sets the stage for Bristol's storied history, mentioning its Norse heritage and the legendary voyages that have connected the region to famed explorers like Leif Erikson. Munro describes the early settlements and maritime activities, highlighting local figures who played key roles in these adventurous tales, such as Simeon Potter, a prominent sea captain involved in privateering during the turbulent periods of war. The text richly weaves historical anecdotes with cultural reflections, promising a vivid portrait of a significant chapter in American maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Alaska -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel
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Northwest Coast of North America
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Potter, Simeon, 1720-1806
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| Subject |
Yankee (Brig)
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| Subject |
Bristol (R.I. : Town) -- History
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| Subject |
Fort Oyapoc (Guyana)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64419 |
| Release Date |
Jan 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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