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Antiques


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New England Heritage of Rousmaniere, Ayer, Farwell, and Bourne Families


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Louis Rousmaniere was born in France, and came to fight in the Revolutionary war. He married Ann Davenport in 1780/81, and settled in Newport, Rhode Island. He went back to France temporarily in 1783 and died there, his family remained in Newport.




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The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present


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The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.




The Sailing Ships Of New England, 1607-1907; Volume 1


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This book is a comprehensive account of the sailing ships built in New England between the years 1607-1907. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the ships, their characteristics, and their place in the history of New England. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of shipping in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Champlain


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A lavishly illustrated book on life and adventures of the father of New France.