Walks and Local Guide Books:

"Discover Rhode Island : AMC Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling" - by Christie Matheson

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"Weekend Walks in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Hiking, Birding & Nature Viewing, Fourth Edition" - by Ken Weber
   Ken Weber, a nature columnist and former editor for the Providence Journal, has been an enthusiastic explorer of Rhode Island for more than 30 years.

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"Battlegrounds of Freedom: A Historical Guide to the Battlefields of the War of American Independence" - by Norman Desmarais
   The chapter on Rhode Island discusses Fort Barton at Tiverton, the gathering place for the soldiers prior to the Battle of Rhode Island and it was their destination after the battle.

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Books Relevant to the Area:

Two books on Stone Walls by by Robert M. Thorson

"Exploring Stone Walls : A Field Guide to New England's Stone Walls" - See this book at Amazon.com

"Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England's Stone Walls" - See this book at Amazon.com

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