John H Stiness (27 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Civil Changes in the State: Address at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Rhode Island Historical Society, April 19, 1897. Book.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. A Sketch of Rhode Island Legislation Against Strong Drink. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of Rhode Island's lotteries from 1744 to 1844. The author, an expert in the field, unearths a rich tapestry of economic, social, and religious influences that shaped this fascinating aspect of the state's past. Through meticulous research, the book traces the evolution of lotteries from their humble beginnings as private ventures to their role as a significant source of public revenue. It explores the diverse purposes for which lotteries were employed, from funding infrastructure projects to supporting charitable causes and religious institutions. The book also sheds light on the moral and ethical debates surrounding lotteries, highlighting the tension between their potential for good and their risks of exploitation. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex history of lotteries in Rhode Island, offering insights into their impact on the state's development and the broader American experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited to 250 Copies. Green cloth on boards. The Providence Journal Library in gilt on cover. Rebound 1948. A record of lotteries in the hundred-year period specified, beginning with building a bridge over the Woboset River at Providence in November, 1744. Lotteries were used by every religious denomination except the Quakers to build churches or steeples. One man in debtor's prison used this principle to re-establish himself. Schools, libraries, and organizations such as the Masons raised funds by lottery, while even the legislatures found lotteries more productive than taxation. 123 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Facsimile Tickets/Documents (illustrator). Book. …

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1892 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 36 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

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First separate edition (the article previously appeared in an unnamed newspaper); 8vo, pp. 50, [2]; fine in original salmon wrappers. Parks 1039.