02726cam a22003853u 4500 64419 UtSlPG 20260610134502.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18000033 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Munro, Wilfred Harold, 1849-1934 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-01-30 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Alaska -- Description and travel Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel Northwest Coast of North America Potter, Simeon, 1720-1806 Yankee (Brig) Bristol (R.I. : Town) -- History Fort Oyapoc (Guyana) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64419 105242 105242