2513 Bacon, Edgar Mayhew. Narragansett Bay – Its Historic and Romantic Associations. G.P. Putnam’s Sons. The Knickerbocker Press. New York . 1904. 377 p. Blue cloth hardcover with gilt script. Features black and white photos and drawings by the author, plus a large 12” x 17” foldout map of Narragansett Bay . This book is a wonderful, turn-of-the-century foray into the history and lore of Rhode Island ‘s Narragansett Bay , the result of first-hand research and exploration by the author, Edgar Mayhew Bacon. In the Preface he writes: “The preparation of this study of Narragansett Bay has afforded a fascinating occupation for several years. The collection of material for it has not only necessitated the examination of old records but has led to eventful cruises among the islands, visits to famous landmarks, sojourns in picturesque towns, and acquaintance with many delightful people whose courtesy in facilitating the collection of materials calls for grateful acknowledgment.” The range of topics includes the 1675 Indian rebellion known as King Philip’s War, Narragansett Bay’s role in the Revolutionary War — including the burning of the British ship Gaspee by courageous Rhode Island patriots — shipbuilding in Narragansett Bay, the ghost ship Palatine and other supernatural legends, and much, much more. Contents include: (1) Introductory (2) From Providence to Cowesett (3) The Ambit of the Bay (4) The Charm of Old Bristol (5) From the Top of Pokanoket (6) Sea Rovers from the Bay (7) The Gaspee Affair and Others (8) Rhode Island in the Revolution (9) The Narragansett Country (10) Ghosts At Newport (11) Along Shore at Aquidneck (12) Old Haunts in East Greenwich and Wickford (13) A Budget of Legends. Photos and illustrations include: Old windmill on Aquidneck; Rock inscription at Hopeworth on Mount Hope Bay, attributed to Northmen; Crystal Rock, at the foot of Mount Hope; Mount Hope; Group of sailboats on Providence River; The beautiful gates of Brown University; The canoe was hauled under the stern of the white man’s boat; The shores of Providence River; Warwick Neck, at the entrance to Cowesett Bay; Samuel Gorton’s leather breeches; Old church at Apponaug; Greene Memorial House at Apponaug; An extensive view of Narragansett Bay as seen from the top of Mount Hope; Fish nets and boats; Fish Hawk’s Nest; Lighthouse on Dutch Island; The Dumplings on Conanicut Island; Fort Adams, Newport Harbor; Bishop’s Rock, Newport Harbor; Beaver-Tail Light and Brenton’s Reef Lightship; Sandy Point Lighthouse; View of Bristol Ferry from Prudence Island; Upper end of Aquidneck; Colt House, Bristol; The Green at Bristol, showing part of church and courthouse; The Hereshoff works at Bristol, where the Cup defenders are built; Papoosesquaw Neck – Poppasquash Neck?; The Narrows at the mouth of the Kickamuet River; Distant view of Mount Hope; Philip’s Rock; Woodland border of the swamp where King Philip fell; Mount Hope Bay, looking toward Tiverton; Taunton River, between Taunton and Dighton; Fall River, with Sparrow Island in the foreground; Entrance of Mount Hope Bay, starting point of King Philip’s forays into Massachusetts; Commodore Abraham Whipple; Doherty’s description; Captain Fones schooner Tartar luring the French frigate away from the merchantmen; The Sakonnet River from Mount Hope; The Warwick shore across Cowesett Bay; Governor Joseph Wanton; The burning of the Gaspee; Tiverton wharves, the site of Joseph Wanton’s shipyard; The capture of General Prescott; Where General Sullivan’s force crossed to the mainland; The Bathing Beach at Narragansett Pier; Typical Narragansett farmhouse; Old apple orchard on Boston Neck; Whale Rock lighthouse, between Narragansett shore and Conanicut Island; Haunted mill in Kingstown; Along shore; Rocks at Point Judith; Sea wall at Newport, from the Cliff Walk; In quiet waters; Shore rocks beyond the Public Bathing Beach at Newport; The road to the beach, Newport; A cottage on the shore; The North End of Aquidneck, Coal Pier and breakers; East Greenwich Harbor; The birthplace of General Nathaniel Greene; The Governor Greene House on the North Side of Division Street, East Greenwich; The Windmill House, once the residence of Professor George W. Greene; The Babbitt Farmhouse, near Wickford, an enlargement of Richard Smith’s blockhouse; The waterfront at Old Wickford; Piano from an old Wickford house; Map of Narragansett Bay. A superb early view and account of this important maritime area. Contents clean and tight, light foxing to endpapers. Wraps some wear to edges and bumping, spine intact but worn. (VG-). $145 net.