A thoughtful look at Roxbury’s beginnings and the ideas that built a town
The 1830 address on the town’s second centennial explores how founders, faith, and civic ideals shaped Roxbury. It surveys Puritans, colonial governance, and the move toward liberty, asking how history informed present-day democracy and community life in New England.
Through reflections on early settlers, religious movements, and notable figures, this work frames a shared heritage of civil and religious freedom. It connects the settlers’ struggles to the development of institutions that still influence civic life today, offering context for readers interested in local history and the roots of American liberty.
Ideal for readers of American history and readers curious about how a small town helped shape broader civic ideals.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the second centennial anniversary of Roxburyâs settlement and makes the case for preserving the eloquent and patriotic address given by Henry A. S. Dearborn on that day. The author contends that the history of physical exploits of men and nations is of little moment compared with that of their moral and intellectual advancements. His interest lies in unobtrusive incidents that mark the earliest awakenings of reason, and the first movements of an independent spirit of liberty, which demands the exercise of natural rights. The topics presented in this book focus on the influences that have shaped the moral and intellectual character of the people and the resulting establishment of civil and religious freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333078317_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333078317
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333078317
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)