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LoC No.: 02023427
Title: The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship
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Summary: "The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees" by Mary Caroline Crawford is a collection of historical sketches written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the intriguing tales associated with the remaining old houses in New England, appealing to those seeking to understand the romantic history of the region through its architecture and former inhabitants. At the start of the book, the author introduces the reader to the story of Bishop Berkeley, who settled in Newport, Rhode Island, during the early 18th century. It recounts Berkeley's idealistic vision of establishing a college in Bermuda to educate American youth and Indigenous peoples for the propagation of Christianity, reflecting on his dedication to education and moral improvement. The opening also touches on relationships with notable literary figures of the time, including Jonathan Swift and the tragic tale of Vanessa, providing a glimpse into the interconnected lives influencing the history and culture of Old New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crawford, Mary Caroline, 1874-1932
EBook No.: 21645
Published: May 30, 2007
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Historic buildings -- New England
Subject: New England -- Biography
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02023427
Title: The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees" by Mary Caroline Crawford is a collection of historical sketches written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the intriguing tales associated with the remaining old houses in New England, appealing to those seeking to understand the romantic history of the region through its architecture and former inhabitants. At the start of the book, the author introduces the reader to the story of Bishop Berkeley, who settled in Newport, Rhode Island, during the early 18th century. It recounts Berkeley's idealistic vision of establishing a college in Bermuda to educate American youth and Indigenous peoples for the propagation of Christianity, reflecting on his dedication to education and moral improvement. The opening also touches on relationships with notable literary figures of the time, including Jonathan Swift and the tragic tale of Vanessa, providing a glimpse into the interconnected lives influencing the history and culture of Old New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crawford, Mary Caroline, 1874-1932
EBook No.: 21645
Published: May 30, 2007
Downloads: 124
Language: English
Subject: Historic buildings -- New England
Subject: New England -- Biography
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.