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Edited by John Russell Bartlett. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1857 edition published in Providence.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the early years of the Rhode Island colony, tracing its origins and development from the adoption of the Charter of Charles II in 1663 through the turbulent period ending in 1677. The author meticulously compiles official records, including the proceedings of the General Assembly and the Governor and Council, providing a rich account of the colony's nascent government and governance. The text illuminates crucial events such as the contentious dispute over the Narragansett territory with the Connecticut colony and the devastating King Philip's War, offering valuable historical insights into these complex struggles. The author includes extensive correspondence and proceedings from both Rhode Island and Connecticut, bringing these historical confrontations vividly to life for the reader. Through this detailed documentation, the book offers a window into the formation of colonial identity, the challenges of establishing a new society, and the complexities of intercultural relations in seventeenth-century America. The book's exploration of the founding and early years of Rhode Island provides a captivating chronicle of a pivotal chapter in American history. 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 9781333690878_0
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