The WPA Guide to Rhode Island
Title | The WPA Guide to Rhode Island PDF eBook |
Author | Federal Writers' Project |
Publisher | Trinity University Press |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 2013-10-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1595342370 |
During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. The WPA Guide to the smallest state in the United States, Rhode Island, is by no means the shortest guide in this series. The Ocean State has a rich and extensive history which provides plenty of material to be covered. Despite a small geographic region, there is plenty of historical sites, photographs of churches and houses, and plenty of driving tours.
Rhode Island. A Guide to the Smallest State. Written by Workers of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Rhode Island. [With Plates and Maps.].
Title | Rhode Island. A Guide to the Smallest State. Written by Workers of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Rhode Island. [With Plates and Maps.]. PDF eBook |
Author | Federal Writers' Project |
Publisher | |
Pages | 500 |
Release | 1937 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Rhode Island, a Guide to the Smallest State,
Title | Rhode Island, a Guide to the Smallest State, PDF eBook |
Author | Best Books on |
Publisher | Best Books on |
Pages | 619 |
Release | 1937 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1623760380 |
written by workers of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works progress administration for the state of Rhode Island ...
Rhode Island
Title | Rhode Island PDF eBook |
Author | Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Rhode Island |
Publisher | |
Pages | 500 |
Release | 1937 |
Genre | Rhode Island |
ISBN |
The WPA Guide to Ohio
Title | The WPA Guide to Ohio PDF eBook |
Author | Federal Writers' Project |
Publisher | Trinity University Press |
Pages | 544 |
Release | 2013-10-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1595342338 |
During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. For a reader interested in small town life in the early 20th century, the WPA Guide to Ohio is an excellent resource. A series of photographs by Ben Shahn for the Farm Security Administration is well complemented with 17 selective essays about the political, industrial, and cultural life in the Buckeye State. The essay on the economy provides interesting information on the labor movement in Ohio.
Rhode Island
Title | Rhode Island PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis Meras |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2004-05-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780881505160 |
Good things certainly do come in small packages, and Rhode Island has something for everyone. Tour the luxurious mansions and historic neighborhoods or surf and swim off the beaches of Newport; celebrate Fourth of July in Bristol, where the entire town is decked-out in red, white, and blue; explore the museums and the Riverwalk in Providence's revitalized downtown area; or enjoy a drive through the farmlands and villages of rural South County, all within about an hour's drive of anywhere within the state. Experienced travel writers Phyllis Meras and Katherine Imbrie have traveled all over the state to bring you the best Rhode Island has to offer. In a revised and expanded fourth edition of this authoritative guide, travelers and locals alike will find more than 600 lodging and dining recommendations, plus attractions that will suit any interest and budget. Special icons indicate places that are suitable for families with small children or pets, in addition to pointing out "best values" for budget-conscious travelers.
Explorer's Guide Rhode Island (Sixth Edition)
Title | Explorer's Guide Rhode Island (Sixth Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis Méras |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 393 |
Release | 2012-06-04 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1581577869 |
An totally updated and revised edition to the most thorough guide to the Ocean State. Diminutive Rhode Island offers great diversity. Explore more than 400 miles of sandy beaches and rocky headlands, the splendid historic mansions of Newport, and the fine restaurants of Providence’s Federal Hill; enjoy the tranquil beauty of Block Island and fascinating museums and historic sites. Veteran travel writers Méras and Imbrie capture it all in this revised and expanded edition.