Historic Rhode Island Farms (Paperback)

Robert A. Geake

ISBN 10: 1626192626 / ISBN 13: 9781626192621

Published by History Press (SC), 2013

Paperback. Dating back to the colonial era, the historic barns and outbuildings of Rhode Island have withstood the test of time. From the state's early barnyard taverns to the modern-day horse and dairy farms that populate rural Rhode Island, each of these buildings has a story to tell. In the mid-eighteenth century, the Narragansett planters bred horses on their farms in southern Rhode Island. Later, dairy farms sprang up across the region. Milking barns were built on the largest farms in the state, including the Theinhert Dairy Farm and Barn in Lincoln. Before the advent of electric trolleys, urban barns sheltered horses for early tramcar transportation. Each barn is a beloved reminder of the state's history. Join author Robert A. Geake as he explores the origins and evolution of Rhode Island's farms. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781626192621

Synopsis:

Dating back to the colonial era, the historic barns and outbuildings of Rhode Island have withstood the test of time. From the state's early barnyard taverns to the modern-day horse and dairy farms that populate rural Rhode Island, each of these buildings has a story to tell. In the mid-eighteenth century, the Narragansett planters bred horses on their farms in southern Rhode Island. Later, dairy farms sprang up across the region. Milking barns were built on the largest farms in the state, including the Theinhert Dairy Farm and Barn in Lincoln. Before the advent of electric trolleys, urban barns sheltered horses for early tramcar transportation. Each barn is a beloved reminder of the state's history. Join author Robert A. Geake as he explores the origins and evolution of Rhode Island's farms.

About the Author: Robert Geake is bookseller and events coordinator for Brown University Bookstore, a John Carter Brown Library associate and Rhode Island Historical Society member. He has published articles in the Providence Journal and Warwick Beacon and he blogs about Rhode Island history at RIFootprints.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Historic Rhode Island Farms (Paperback)
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new