Beschrijving
Narragansett is a historical fiction novel set in Rhode Island. The story follows two of the original families who settle and make their living off the land and on the water in that beautiful part of New England. Through the exploits of the Welfords and the Williams from the 16th century to present times, we understand how the people of Rhode Island have managed, protected, and cared for the natural resources of their state. A central theme of the novel is the environmental health of Narragansett Bay, portrayed through the successes and failures of the Bay’s oyster industry.The Welford family came to Prudence, Rhode Island, with Roger Williams, seeking religious freedom. After \
