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Tales of an Old Sea Port / A General Sketch of the History of Bristol, Rhode Island, Including, Incidentally, an Account of the Voyages of the Norsemen, So Far as They May Have Been Connected with Narragansett Bay: and Personal Narratives of Some Notable Voyages Accomplished by Sailors from the Mount Hope Lands cover

Tales of an Old Sea Port / A General Sketch of the History of Bristol, Rhode Island, Including, Incidentally, an Account of the Voyages of the Norsemen, So Far as They May Have Been Connected with Narragansett Bay: and Personal Narratives of Some Notable Voyages Accomplished by Sailors from the Mount Hope Lands

By Wilfred Harold Munro
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A regional history and collection of maritime narratives centered on a Rhode Island seaport and its Mount Hope peninsula, combining local legend about Norse voyages with archival research. It offers biographical sketches of notable townsmen, detailed accounts of specific commercial and privateering voyages, and personal journals that illustrate coastal trade, seafaring practices, and the town's social and maritime identity from early settlement onward.

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Wilfred Harold Munro

Wilfred Harold Munro was an American author known for his historical and maritime writings. His notable work, "Tales of an Old Sea Port," provides a comprehensive sketch of the history of Bristol, Rhode Island, while also exploring the region's connections to Norse voyages and personal narratives from local sailors. Munro's writing reflects a deep interest in the maritime heritage of New England, blending historical research with storytelling to illuminate the past of this coastal community. Through his work, he contributes to the understanding of local history and the significance of maritime culture in shaping regional identity.

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