{"product_id":"9781609497835","title":"Tiverton and Little Compton, Rhode Island: Historic Tales of the Outer Plantations","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTiverton and Little Compton sit perched off the mainland of Rhode Island, where they have carved out a unique culture and history for centuries. The sketches contained in this book provide an in-depth look at the region, tracing its evolution through architecture, like the Nathaniel Briggs House, believed to be the oldest in the region; through industry, detailing the establishment of the Old Colony and Newport Railroad; and through some of the region's famous people and events. Learn how General William Barton captured British general Prescott in 1777 and how Captain Benjamin Church became a heroic Indian fighter, defeating King Philip. Author Richard V. Simpson traces the inextricably linked history of these two towns.","brand":"History Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031613260016,"sku":"9781609497835","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609497835_p0.jpg?v=1765233495","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609497835","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}