Memoir of John Endecott, First Governor of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay (1847) - Couverture rigide

Endicott, Charles Moses

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ISBN 10 : 1161928561 ISBN 13 : 9781161928563

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Memoir of John Endecott, First Governor of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay is a historical account written by Charles Moses Endicott in 1847. The book chronicles the life and political career of John Endecott, who served as the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1629 to 1630. Endecott was a prominent figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and played a key role in the establishment of the Puritan community in New England. The book provides a detailed account of Endecott's life, from his early days as a merchant in England to his leadership role in the colony. The memoir also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing insight into the challenges and struggles faced by the early settlers of Massachusetts. The book includes a wealth of historical information, including letters, speeches, and other primary sources that shed light on the early days of the colony. Overall, the Memoir of John Endecott is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the early days of American colonization. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the early history of New England.Being Also A Succinct Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Colony, From 1628 To 1665.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It is now upwards of two centurii Sand a quarter since the despotic swav of (lie English Sovereigns over the consciences of their subjects, induced all who entertained different sentiments from those of the established church, to turn their eyes towards the wilderness of America as an asylum from the unnatural persecutions of the Mother Country. With this view, some of the principal men among those who had already soufht a refuge in Holland, commenced treating with the Virginia Company, and at the same time took measures to ascertain whether the King would grant them liberty of conscience should they remove thither. They ultimately effected a satisfactory arrangement with the Company, but from James they could obtain no public recognition of religious liberty, but merely a promise that if they behaved peaceably he would not molest them on account of their religious opinions. On the 6th of September, 1620, a detachment from the Church at Leyden set sail from Plymouth for the Virginia territory, but owing to the treachery of the master, they were landed at Cape Cod, and ultimately at Plymouth, on the 11th day of December following. Finding themselves without the jurisdiction of the Virginia Company, they established a distinct It is so stated ia the N. E. Mem. The Planters Plea notices it rather as the eflfect of accident, from the prevailing winds, than any design on the part of the master.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1161928561
• ISBN 13: 9781161928563
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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