A Journal Of The Transactions And Occurrences In The Settlement Of Massachusetts And The Other New England Colonies, From The Year 1630-1644 (1790)

By John Winthrop

Book Overview

A Journal Of The Transactions And Occurrences In The Settlement Of Massachusetts And The Other New England Colonies, From The Year 1630-1644 is a historical book written by John Winthrop and published in 1790. The book is a firsthand account of the early years of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and other New England colonies, including Connecticut and Rhode Island. The author, John Winthrop, was a prominent figure in the early years of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and served as its governor for several years. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the colonists as they established their settlements in the New World. It covers topics such as the relationships between the colonists and the Native Americans, the establishment of towns and cities, the development of agriculture and trade, and the religious and political tensions that arose among the settlers. The book is written in a diary format, with entries for each day or week, and provides a vivid and personal account of the events and experiences of the early settlers. It is considered a valuable historical document and has been used by scholars and researchers to gain insights into the early years of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the other New England colonies. Overall, A Journal Of The Transactions And Occurrences In The Settlement Of Massachusetts And The Other New England Colonies, From The Year 1630-1644 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the early years of the New England colonies.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164383868
• ISBN13: 9781164383864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"