Book lovers and history enthusiasts looking to learn a little more about Rhode Island’s past can now pick up Legendary Locals of Bristol, authored by Christy Nadalin, a Bristol local herself. Legendary Locals of Bristol was released last month, and is part of a series of imprints from Arcadia Publishing that explore local histories across America.
Including over 200 black and white images, Christy delves into the intricate history of Bristol’s 20 square miles, from the displacement of the original Native American inhabitants through to the 20th century. The Bristol peninsula’s complex history also features pirates, whalers, Hollywood stars and wealthy industrialists. In Christy’s telling, the history of Bristol is the history of America, albeit played out on a smaller stage.
Interested readers can find the book at Barrington Books, as well as at bookstores throughout Rhode Island. An online version is also available through Amazon or the Arcadia publishing website. Barrington Books, 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925.
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