For some reason, this strikes me as cool. Zooming in on the Map of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, circa 1880. Here’s the map itself.
But I like the random zooming in … I love maps, anyway – they’re just so interesting to look at … I like the one of the Point Judith lighthouse. And the lighthouse at the northern tip of Block Island. But also the coastline – with the names of all of the various rocks … rocks that I know and love.
I don’t know if you’re interested in random books set partly in Rhode Island, but I just picked up this yesterday. It’s light but pretty good.
It starts on the jetty at Point Judith.
http://www.flashearth.com/
Check out this site. Just give the address and you can get a current arial view.
I loved the piece on Rockwell. And then I used this site to learn what building it was he painted on 54th and 5th. (University Club)
Wow. I haven’t even heard of this book – it sounds very cute – I like the plot line – do you like the book?
I’ll have to check it out.
I’ll tell you more when I’m further in.