Colony of Rhode Island is a detailed history of this early American settlement, from its founding in 1636 to its incorporation as a state in 1790. John Russell Bartlett examines the political, economic, and social forces that shaped Rhode Island's unique culture and character, as well as its role in the wider colonial world. This scholarly work will appeal to historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in early American history.

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