We offer two editions of this phenomenal book about all things Narrow River:
$40 ($30 for NRPA Members) STANDARD EDITION – Full color book containing 155 photos, 15 full color maps and tons of wonderful information. ($4.65 shipping charge for each book.)
$100 SPECIAL EDITION – Signed by the author and with an embossed seal, this Special Edition comes with a full color 11″ x 17″ map of the Narrow (Pettaquamscutt) River. Full color book containing 155 photos, 15 full color maps and tons of wonderful information. Purchasing this Special Edition supports Narrow River Preservation Association’s many initiatives and activities.
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“The Pettaquamscutt Estuary is a unique place in the world and one of the last great places in Rhode Island. A diverse landscape and rich productive seascape physically linked to Narragansett Bay, it is an ecological gem, a living necklace stretching ten miles from headwaters to inlet. With six distinct and connected environments and a rich natural and cultural history, the watershed and estuary are a special place. This book tries to capture that place; yesterday, today and tomorrow.”
Barry Devine is a biologist and cartographer who has worked in the Caribbean, Florida and the Northeast. He is the author of the field guide “Island Peak to Coral Reef”, about the Virgin Islands and two fictional novels. He was an early member of the Board of Narrow River Preservation Association and organized the first Narrow River Run in 1988.
The Pettaquamscutt Estuary: The Narrow River Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Barry Devine is a book primarily about the river environment through time. Historical documents, articles, eighteen informative maps, accounts and 155 full color photographs portray the river and watershed through time.
The work of many people and organizations over more than fifty years, is meant to educate people, act as a reference and highlight this rare and matchless natural area. The book is intended to teach about the critical link between landscapes and seascapes, emphasizing the importance of the ecosystem, the impact of human beings and our responsibility as global stewards of the Earth.
Read about the geologic origins of the watershed, the history of Casey Farm and Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, conservation efforts by US Fish and Wildlife and Narrow River Land Trust, and learn about bobcats, oysters, osprey and more in the ‘Wildlife in the Watershed’ features.
Fifteen full color, detailed maps of the watershed each spotlight different facets of the area. From River Zones and Ecological communities to Wetlands and conservation open space, these fascinating maps provide an overview of many of the incredible aspects of the river and its watershed.
All profits from the purchase of the book benefit Narrow River Preservation Association.
MANY THANKS to the more than 200 people who became Legacy Sponsors of NRPA by purchasing the Legacy Edition of The Pettaquamscutt Estuary: The Narrow River Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Barry Devine. We truly appreciate your support of NRPA. This first printed edition of the book is now sold out.
Your support is especially needed at this time as the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted many of NRPA’s fundraising efforts. Please support us as you are able.
