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100	1		_aGreene, George Washington, _d1811-1883
245	1	2	_aA short history of Rhode Island
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-02-18
508			_aProduced 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.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRhode Island -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44955
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