Essays in American history by Henry Ferguson
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| Author | Ferguson, Henry, 1848-1917 |
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| LoC No. | 02011845 |
| Title | Essays in American history |
| Original Publication | New York: James Pott and Company, 1894. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The Quakers in New England -- The witches -- Sir Edmund Andros -- The loyalists. |
| Credits | Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Essays in American History" by Henry Ferguson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This collection of essays delves into various significant events and themes in early American history, such as the Quakers in New England, the witchcraft trials, and the Loyalist perspectives during the American Revolution. The work aims to provide a fresh perspective on these historical narratives, shedding light on aspects that have often been overlooked or misinterpreted. The opening of the work introduces the topic of the Quakers in New England, presenting a detailed backdrop to their initial arrival in the 17th century and the subsequent reactions of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Ferguson highlights the tension between the Quaker beliefs and the strict Puritanical laws governing the settlers, illustrating the harsh treatment and persecution they faced as dissenters. The author sets the stage for a broader discussion on the interplay of religious liberty, authority, and individual rights in the early days of American settlement, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these historical figures and events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | American loyalists |
| Subject | Witchcraft -- New England |
| Subject | Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714 |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- New England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71922 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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