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LoC No.: 19003162
Title: The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths
Original Publication: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1919
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 06
Note: Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hope, Barbara Kosker, Joseph Cooper
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths" by Charles M. Andrews is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the migration of the Pilgrims and Puritans to New England, a significant chapter in American colonial history that offers insights into their motivations for seeking a new life in a foreign land. This work delves into the social, religious, and economic factors that influenced these early settlers, emphasizing the complexity of their experiences and the challenges they faced. At the start of the narrative, Andrews sets the stage for the Pilgrims and Puritans' journey to the New World, amid a backdrop of societal change in 17th-century England. He discusses the societal dynamics of England during this period, highlighting the unrest born from economic hardship, religious persecution, and a desire for freedom. The opening chapters recount how the Pilgrims, originating from a small Separatist congregation in Scrooby, faced persecution before making the arduous decision to leave the comforts of England for a new life in America, resounding with hopes of establishing communities centered on their faith and ideals. Through this lens, the book invites readers to consider the motivations and challenges of the early settlers as they navigate their faith, governance, and survival in a harsh and unfamiliar land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Andrews, Charles McLean, 1863-1943
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 29853
Published: Aug 30, 2009
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19003162
Title: The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths
Original Publication: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1919
Series Title: Chronicles of America series; v. 06
Note: Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hope, Barbara Kosker, Joseph Cooper
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Fathers of New England: A Chronicle of the Puritan Commonwealths" by Charles M. Andrews is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the migration of the Pilgrims and Puritans to New England, a significant chapter in American colonial history that offers insights into their motivations for seeking a new life in a foreign land. This work delves into the social, religious, and economic factors that influenced these early settlers, emphasizing the complexity of their experiences and the challenges they faced. At the start of the narrative, Andrews sets the stage for the Pilgrims and Puritans' journey to the New World, amid a backdrop of societal change in 17th-century England. He discusses the societal dynamics of England during this period, highlighting the unrest born from economic hardship, religious persecution, and a desire for freedom. The opening chapters recount how the Pilgrims, originating from a small Separatist congregation in Scrooby, faced persecution before making the arduous decision to leave the comforts of England for a new life in America, resounding with hopes of establishing communities centered on their faith and ideals. Through this lens, the book invites readers to consider the motivations and challenges of the early settlers as they navigate their faith, governance, and survival in a harsh and unfamiliar land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Andrews, Charles McLean, 1863-1943
Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
EBook No.: 29853
Published: Aug 30, 2009
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.