The Documentary History of the Destruction of the Gaspee; compiled for the Providence Journal. Back Metadata Thumbnail Share TitleThe Documentary History of the Destruction of the Gaspee; compiled for the Providence Journal.DescriptionBritish naval schooner, burned by Rhode Islanders in 1772 in a famous incident preceding the American Revolution.Author and ContributorsSTAPLES, WILLIAM R.Date Published1845Document FormatBookLink to Full Texthttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.32044015683667?urlappend=%3Bseq=7%3Bownerid=3431992-11Subject(s)Gaspee (schooner). | Rhode Island -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. | United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes.PublisherKnowles, Vose, and AnthonyPlace Of PublicationProvidence, R.I.HoldingsRhode Island Historical SocietyPhysical Description56p.Full Text AvailableYesLink to RIHS Digital Cataloghttps://rihs.minisisinc.com/rihs/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/RIHS_M2L/LINK/SISN+12738?SESSIONSEARCHPlaceRhode IslandCoverage_temporal1772Time Period1772Call NumberE215.6 S79CNEB_ID278Citation (Chicago Style)THE DOCUMENTARY history of the destruction of the Gaspee; compiled for the Providence Journal, William R, Staples, comp. Providence: Knowles, Vose, and Anthony, 1845.DatePublishedClean1845 Continue browsing A Short History of Rhode Island. The Lands of Rhode Island as They were Known to Caunounicus and Miantunnomu when Roger Williams Came in 1636; an Indian Map of the Principal Locations Known to the Nahigansets, and Elaborate Historical Notes. Back to items list