The founding of New England by James Truslow Adams
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| Author | Adams, James Truslow, 1878-1949 |
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| LoC No. | 21009397 |
| Title | The founding of New England |
| Original Publication | Boston: The Atlantic Monthly Press, 1921. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | KD Weeks, hekula0KD Weeks, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)3 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 | "The Founding of New England" by James Truslow Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the origins of New England, examining the discovery, settlement, and development of the region, as well as the ideological and economic factors that contributed to its establishment. The book aims to recast the narrative of early New England by integrating new research to better understand its historical significance within the broader context of American colonial history. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of New England’s founding, emphasizing the importance of geography and the various forces shaping its early society. Adams begins by discussing the environmental factors that influenced settlement patterns and economic activities among the English colonists. He examines the challenges and advantages of the region's landscape, the social structures of the early settlers, and the interactions with Native American populations. Through this analysis, he aims to dispel the myth that New England was solely settled by religious refugees, highlighting the roles of economic necessity and political dynamics as critical components in the migration and establishment of communities in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73933 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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