Secret Rhode Island

Description

Secret Rhode Island (Secret)
by Bob Curley

ISBN: 9781681063676
Softcover, new

Brief Description:
Why is the most iconic building on the Providence skyline called the
Superman Building? What’s that giant termite hovering over I-95 in
Providence? Why does Rhode Island have a monument to a chicken? Rhode
Island packs a whole lot of weird, wonderful, and obscure into a little
package, and you’ll learn all about the smallest state’s fascinating
history and unique quirks in Secret Rhode Island. From Newport to
Narragansett, Woonsocket to Westerly, comb through nearly 400 years of
Rhode Island history and the state’s diverse culture. Explore forgotten
World War II prisoner-of-war camps, hidden beaches, “poison” tomatoes and
Mr. Potato Head statues, Hobbit houses, and the final resting place of the
man who gave us Thanksgiving. Did you hear the one about the tree that ate
the priest? The tale of how Rhode Island founder Roger Williams wound up in
a woody embrace is just one of the 90 unusual stories unveiled in this fun
and fascinating book. You’ll also learn about street battles over the price
of pasta, the infamous murder of a beloved elephant, a collection of books
bound in human skin, and how the most famous ship in Australian history
came to an ignominious end at the bottom of Newport Harbor. Local author
Bob Curley takes you through some of the biggest secrets in the smallest
state. You’ll find the answers to all your questions, new places to visit,
and more in Secret Rhode Island: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and
Obscure.