The Jonny-Cake Papers of Sheperd Tom: Together with Reminiscences of Narragansett Schools of Former Days (1915)

The Jonny-Cake Papers Of Sheperd Tom: Together With Reminiscences Of Narragansett Schools Of Former Days is a book written by Thom Robinson Hazard and published in 1915. The book is a collection of essays and reminiscences about life in Narragansett, Rhode Island during the 19th century. The author, who was born in 1845, provides a firsthand account of growing up in the area and attending local schools. The title of the book refers to a type of cornbread that was a staple food in the region. The essays cover a variety of topics, including local customs and traditions, the history of the area, and the author's experiences as a student and teacher. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about the people and places that the author knew.Overall, The Jonny-Cake Papers Of Sheperd Tom is a valuable historical document that provides insight into life in a small New England town during the 19th century. The book is written in a charming and engaging style, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in local history or Americana.With A Biographical Sketch And Notes.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.