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Title:
  • The economic history of Newport Rhode Island from the colonial era to beyond the war of 1812 / Kenneth Walsh.
Call No:
  • HC108.N744
  • W35
Summary note:
  • Before the American Revolution, Newport was one of the biggest ports on the eastern seaboard thanks to its religious freedom and lack of effective control by Britain. Its then free-running economy based on international trading would face many challenges and changes over the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Physical Description:
  • xx, 201 pages :
  • black and white illustrations, facsimiles, maps ;
  • 23 cm.
Notes:
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-196) and index.
  • The economy of Newport in the time before George III -- The economy of Newport after George II -- The British occupation of Newport -- Analysis of post-occupation economy (1779-1800) -- Politics, issues, and the impact of the War of 1812 -- Rhode Island's economy from the War of 1812 to the Civil War.
  • Includes roster of taxpayers, ship masters, and merchants.
  • Before the American Revolution, Newport was one of the biggest ports on the eastern seaboard thanks to its religious freedom and lack of effective control by Britain. Its then free-running economy based on international trading would face many challenges and changes over the 18th and 19th centuries.
Location:
  • Closed Stacks
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