The Life and Recollections of John Howland, Late President of the Rhode Island Historical Society.. This item is unavailable.The Life and Recollections of John Howland, Late President of the Rhode Island Historical Society.

The Life and Recollections of John Howland, Late President of the Rhode Island Historical Society. By Edwin M. Stone and printed in Providence by George H. Whitney. 1857. 348 pp. 8 x 5. Hardcover. Overall good, with light scuffing to boards. Small tears to spine, along with losses to head and heel. Light hinge starting and wear between frontispiece and title page, with text block otherwise bound well. Ex-library label on spine, along with assorted light markings and stampings. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life and career of John Howland (1757-1854), a Providence businessman and politician who was involved in numerous state and local institutions, and is credited with helping to establish a public school system in the city.