02523cam a22003133u 4500 44955 UtSlPG 20260610134031.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d rc01002978 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Greene, George Washington, 1811-1883 A short history of Rhode Island Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-02-18 Produced by KD Weeks, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Short History of Rhode Island" by George Washington Greene is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the early struggles and achievements of Rhode Island, particularly highlighting the life and legacy of Roger Williams and the founding of the colony based on principles of religious freedom and individual thought. The book seeks to provide an understanding of the challenges faced by the early settlers and the unique characteristics that shaped Rhode Island's development. At the start of the narrative, Greene sets the stage by discussing the context of the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies when Roger Williams arrived in America in 1631. He provides a succinct account of Williams' background and the conflicts that led to his banishment from Massachusetts for advocating for the separation of church and state. The narrative quickly evolves into a depiction of Williams' perseverance as he navigates through hardships in the wilderness, gaining the support of Native Americans and eventually founding the settlement of Providence, which would become a beacon of religious liberty. The introduction of significant themes such as the struggle for individual conscience against prevailing orthodoxy and the establishment of democratic governance finds its roots here, setting a foundation for Rhode Island's rich historical tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rhode Island -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44955 85794 85794