The Life And Times Of Samuel Gorton - Couverture souple

Gorton, Adelos

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1163083321 ISBN 13 : 9781163083321

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton is a biographical account of the life of Samuel Gorton, written by Adelos Gorton. Samuel Gorton was a controversial figure in colonial America, known for his religious beliefs and his involvement in several legal disputes. The book provides a detailed account of Gorton's life, from his birth in England to his death in Rhode Island. The author explores Gorton's religious beliefs, which were considered radical at the time, and his involvement in the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island. The book also delves into Gorton's legal battles, including his imprisonment and trial for blasphemy. Through the use of primary sources such as letters and court records, the author presents a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this complex historical figure. Overall, The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton is a fascinating read for anyone interested in colonial American history, religious studies, or legal history.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

That all the principal facts belonging to the history of Samuel Gorton and his companions and the affairs with which they were associated, that are necessary to an understanding of them and a correct judgment regarding them, have never been given, alone, not with others, in one unbroken collection, and the desire expressed by many that these truths from every source should together shed their light upon these subjects, are the reasons above others that have prompted their gathering and issuing in this volume. In this an essay is not intended, nora discussion of subjects or opinions, but the setting in their order before the reader the various pertinent accounts and records; some of which when alone are misleading, others which explain the truth with fairness, many of which were written to defame the men and decry the measures they upheld, few of which were written to extoll them, and many of which, recording but events, have long laid unread and unpublished. We have in this followed the originals of the writings, quoting in full as many of them as were not precluded from this by their great length or the amount of their irrelevant matter; then endeavoring to as closely bide their phrase as permitted by the required abridgment of them. We have been sparing with our words of either praise or blame for those who have taken part in the transactions; giving rather the facts to show whatever is due them. While a satisfied dominating people learn late by their experience, the student and observer so far transcends them in knowledge that his attainments often are, as such, beyond their recognition A nd, too, from the general uncertainty, the reasonable suspicion, and worthy caution regarding untried things, the unselfish motives of some men have been misunderstood and the wisdom of their efforts unperceived by the people of the times in which they lived. If the memb
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163083321
• ISBN 13: 9781163083321
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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