Edwin M Stone / Life and Recollections of John Howland Late President 1857

Description: The Life and Recollections of John Howland, Late President of the Rhode Island Historical Society Author: Stone, Edwin M. Title: The Life and Recollections of John Howland, Late President of the Rhode Island Historical Society Publication: Providence: George H. Whitney 1857 Description: 348 pages. 8vo. Publisher's brown cloth with blindstamped decorations. Spine titles in gilt. Corners worn, head/tail of spine frayed, front joint starting at top. Book ticket of Jacob Babbitt, Jr. Bristol R. I. on front pastedown. Endpapers browned. Paper browned throughout, one signature proud. Good. Cloth. Previous owner Jacob Babbitt, Jr.'s father was a Rhode Island silversmith, merchant and textile manufacturer."John Howland (1757-1854) was born in Newport, Rhode Island. He was apprenticed to a Providence barber at the age of 13, and fought in the Revolution. He eventually came to own his own shop. He was prominent in virtually every aspect of the city's life during the eighty-four years he resided there, including the Providence Institution for Savings, the Providence Association for Mechanics and Manufacturers, the First Congregational Church, the Town Council, the Association for the Promotion of Domestic Industry, the Peace Society, Providence Library Company and the Rhode Island Historical Society. He served as Town Auditor and Town Treasurer for a combined 29 years. Probably the most noteworthy of his achievements was his effort on behalf of public education. As he recollected later, "I did what Roger Williams never attempted or never had a disposition to do, I formed and brought into existence the public schools of this town...as every vote on the subject passed in town meeting was moved or written by me..." Howland married Mary Carlisle (1760-1845), and they had 13 children of whom only the following 5 survived infancy: Alfred (1790-1816), Penelope (Howland) Everett (1792-1869), Benjamin Russell (1793-1827), Janette (1801-1865, never married), and Mary Lyman?." (Rhode Island Historical Society) Seller ID: 29275 Subject: Biography/Autobiography Kuenzig Books Topsfield MA USA Since 1996 Kuenzig Books has bought and sold rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century Science, Technology, and Engineering. We are particularly interested in the History of Computing, and the speed with which the technological innovations of the 20th century have impacted the way we live. You'll discover some depth in Physics, Mathematics, Nobel Prize authors, Computing, Scientific Instruments, and Chemistry. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), SNEAB (Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers), and IOBA (The Independent Online Booksellers Association). We often have material not listed here, please ask if you are looking for something specific. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs (if any) will be prior to bidding or buying if you are unfamiliar with this. We will not misrepresent the content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees or any other related custom issues. Once we send shipping confirmation, be sure to check regularly with your local customs or post office to ensure that shipments are not returned "unclaimed". If packages are returned to us "unclaimed" we are happy to resend them but will require separate payment from you for the second shipping charge. Terms and Conditions If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package carefully so that your items get to you in the condition they were sent. We ship to PayPal verified addresses only. Any refund fees charged to us by PayPal for payments that don't match the verified addresses will be deducted from your refund. Delivery time frames can only be estimated and will depend on the service used, shipping origin, and destination. Payment All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. Please note that our prices on this venue are increased to reflect the fees charged here. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 52 USD

Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-21T21:20:35.000Z

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