"Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, the Slave Trade, and the American Revolution"
Meet the Browns Story aired: Friday, May 19, 2006
Charles Rappleye speaks about his new book "Sons of Providence," which looks at one of Rhode Island's founding families, the Browns. In the 18th century, the Browns were shipping rum to Africa, where they'd pick up slaves to bring to the Caribbean, where they'd pick up the ingredients to make the rum.
Guests:
Charles Rappleye
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