"Copyright, 1937, by Louis W. Cappelli, Secretary of State for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations"--Title page verso. Map, "Key to Rhode Island tours" on front lining paper.

The natural setting -- The Indians -- History -- The state government -- Industry and commerce -- Labor -- Transportation -- Agriculture -- Foreign groups -- Folklore -- Education -- Religion -- Sports, recreation, and conservation -- Art and artists -- Literature and journalism -- Music -- The theater -- Bristol -- Newport -- Providence -- Warwick -- Westerly -- Woonsocket -- Tour 1 : from Massachusetts line (North Attleboro) to Connecticut line (New London). US 1 -- Tour 2 : from Providence to Westerly. State 3 -- Tour 3 : from junction with State 3 (Warwick) to junction with US 1 (Charlestown). State 2 -- Tour 4 : from Massachusetts line (Worcester) to Providence. State 146 -- Tour 5 : from Massachusetts line (Wrentham) to Newport. State 11 and State 114 -- Tour 6 : from Massachusetts line (Fall River) to junction with State 114 (Newport). State 138 -- Tour 7 : from Newport to Saunderstown, via Jamestown (on Conanicut Island) -- Tour 8 : Newport to Block Island, via boat -- Tour 9 : from Massachusetts line (Uxbridge) to Wickford. State 102 -- Tour 10 : from Massachusetts line (Fall River) to Connecticut line (Willimantic). US 6 -- Tour 11 : from Massachusetts line (Taunton) to Connecticut line (Putnam). US 44.