Stensrud, Rockwell — Newport: A Lively Experiment 1639-1969

Newport, The Redwood Library and Athanaeum, 2006. Hardcover. Midnight cloth over boards, with gold lettering. Stunning decorative end papers. Color-illustrated dj with white lettering on paprika spine. 528 pp. with 104 color and 70 bw illustrations. "..offers a sweeping account of how [Newport] evolved and spread its influence while still retaining its colonial traditions and spirit of independence. Covering the social, religious, political and military events that shaped Newport over three centuries." Supporting illustrations include Newport in paintings, photographs and drawings; portraits of important citizens; and images of maps and other ephemera relevant to the city's history. With information and pictures of the Newport mansions. An amazing book!. NF but for gallery owner's ex-lib. sticker on lower spine.