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Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday
Gleanings Chiefly From Old Newspapers Of Boston And Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the customs and societal norms surrounding the observance of Sunday in New England, drawing primarily from old newspaper articles from Boston and Salem. It appears to highlight the tension between traditional practices and evolving attitudes towards the Sabbath, offering a fascinating glimpse into past cultural values. The opening of the book introduces the context of the observance of Sunday by recounting an incident involving General Washington, who faced scrutiny for riding on a Sunday, and follows with various historical perspectives on Sabbath observance. It includes reflections from old newspapers, covering the strict regulations against Sunday activities and the many debates about the importance of maintaining this day for worship versus engaging in leisure. The text showcases changing attitudes towards the Sabbath over the years and presents a blend of narrative and commentary that sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topic throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 17483
Published: Jan 9, 2006
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Sunday
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday
Gleanings Chiefly From Old Newspapers Of Boston And Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the customs and societal norms surrounding the observance of Sunday in New England, drawing primarily from old newspaper articles from Boston and Salem. It appears to highlight the tension between traditional practices and evolving attitudes towards the Sabbath, offering a fascinating glimpse into past cultural values. The opening of the book introduces the context of the observance of Sunday by recounting an incident involving General Washington, who faced scrutiny for riding on a Sunday, and follows with various historical perspectives on Sabbath observance. It includes reflections from old newspapers, covering the strict regulations against Sunday activities and the many debates about the importance of maintaining this day for worship versus engaging in leisure. The text showcases changing attitudes towards the Sabbath over the years and presents a blend of narrative and commentary that sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topic throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 17483
Published: Jan 9, 2006
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Sunday
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.