Arthur Sherman Phillips' The Phillips History of Fall River is an engaging and informative account of the history of this iconic American city. From Samuel Slater's arrival in 1789 to the Great Fire of 1928, Phillips covers all of the major events and figures that have shaped Fall River over the centuries. Whether you're a local resident or simply interested in American history, this book is an essential addition to your reading list. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.