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An Address Delivered on the 8th of October, 1830, the Second Centennial Anniversary, of the Settlement of Roxbury (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry Alexander Scammell Dearborn

 
9781333078317: An Address Delivered on the 8th of October, 1830, the Second Centennial Anniversary, of the Settlement of Roxbury (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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.

  • Roxbury’s founding era and the formation of its political and religious structures
  • Key figures and their influence on local and national ideas of freedom
  • How history guides contemporary understandings of citizenship and community
  • Connections between faith, education, and civic duty in early America

Ideal for readers of American history and readers curious about how a small town helped shape broader civic ideals.

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9780267875429: An Address Delivered on the 8th of October, 1830, the Second Centennial Anniversary, of the Settlement of Roxbury (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0267875428 ISBN 13 :  9780267875429
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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