""The Spirit of Rhode Island History"" is a discourse delivered by Samuel Greene Arnold before the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Rhode Island, starting from its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams and covering important events such as the American Revolution and the state's role in the slave trade. Arnold also discusses the contributions of notable Rhode Islanders, including Nathanael Greene and Stephen Hopkins. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.