In Old Narragansett : Romances and Realities

This book offers a rich tapestry of Narragansett's colonial past, delving into the unique social, cultural, and economic fabric that distinguished it from other New England colonies. Through a collection of romances and realities, the author explores the grandeur of its large estates and the peculiar establishment of slavery within its borders, presenting a community where English church feast-days, African voodooism, and Native American practices intertwined to create a diverse and complex societal structure. It includes narratives that bring to life the architectural marvels, such as gambrel-roofed houses with their intricate details and relics of a bygone era, highlighting the stark contrast between the opulent lifestyles of the past and the serene beauty that characterizes the region today.

Positioned within its broader historical context, this compilation not only sheds light on Narragansett's transformation from a plantation economy to a cherished location for summer homes but also reflects on the enduring legacy of colonialism in shaping local identities. The thematic depth traverses through aspects of wealth disparity, cultural amalgamation, and the evolution of social customs over time.

Concluding with reflections on personal memories and historical events that have marked Narragansett's landscape, this book offers invaluable insights into understanding how past realities continue to influence present perceptions. Its exploration into the depths of colonial Narragansett provides an essential read for those interested in unraveling the complexities of American history and culture.

This book offers a rich tapestry of Narragansett''s colonial past, delving into the unique social, cultural, and economic fabric that distinguished it from other New England colonies. Through a collection of romances and realities, the author explores the grandeur of its large estates and the peculiar establishment of slavery within its borders, presenting a community where English church feast-days, African voodooism, and Native American practices intertwined to create a diverse and complex societal structure. It includes narratives that bring to life the architectural marvels, such as gambrel-roofed houses with their intricate details and relics of a bygone era, highlighting the stark contrast between the opulent lifestyles of the past and the serene beauty that characterizes the region today.

Positioned within its broader historical context, this compilation not only sheds light on Narragansett''s transformation from a plantation economy to a cherished location for summer homes but also reflects on the enduring legacy of colonialism in shaping local identities. The thematic depth traverses through aspects of wealth disparity, cultural amalgamation, and the evolution of social customs over time.

Concluding with reflections on personal memories and historical events that have marked Narragansett''s landscape, this book offers invaluable insights into understanding how past realities continue to influence present perceptions. Its exploration into the depths of colonial Narragansett provides an essential read for those interested in unraveling the complexities of American history and culture.