You Know You're in Rhode Island When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Ocean State (You Know You're In Series) [Paperback]

Ryder Windham (Author)

Book Description

Series: You Know You're In Series | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

A celebration for residents and a field guide for the uninitiated, this delightful book highlights the beloved customs, recipes, people, and places that make Rhode Island a state apart.

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From the Back Cover

Rhode Island has its own view of the world. Look through that lens and learn 101 quintessential people, places, events, eats, and traditions that help form the personality of the Ocean State. You’ll find out why ordering a milk shake is pointless, what fashion accessories the police consider indispensable, and where millionaires prop open their beach umbrellas. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a born-and-bred native, this book will make you smile as you discover what it really means to be in Rhode Island.

About the Author

Rhode Island native Ryder Windham has written numerous books, many for Star Wars fans. He lives in Providence with his wife and two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762739401
• ISBN-13: 978-0762739400
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,105,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Rhode Island
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Americana
  • #48 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Tourist Destinations & Museums

More About the Author

Ryder Windham is the author of more than fifty Star Wars and Indiana Jones books. A former graphic designer and comic book editor, he is also an instructor and Certificate Advisor for the Comic and Sequential Art Certificate Program at Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education.