Samuell Gorton: A Forgotten Founder Of Our Liberties, First Settler Of Warwick, Rhode Island (1896)

by Lewis G. Janes

Book Overview

""Samuell Gorton: A Forgotten Founder Of Our Liberties, First Settler Of Warwick, Rhode Island"" is a historical book written by Lewis George Janes in 1896. The book is a biography of Samuell Gorton, one of the founding fathers of the state of Rhode Island. Gorton was a controversial figure in his time, and the book explores his life, his beliefs, and his contributions to the development of the colony.The book begins with an overview of the political and social climate of Rhode Island in the 17th century, and then delves into Gorton's early life and his journey to America. Janes describes the challenges that Gorton faced as a dissenter in a Puritan society, and his efforts to establish a new settlement in Warwick, Rhode Island.Throughout the book, Janes examines Gorton's role in the development of Rhode Island's political and legal systems, as well as his contributions to the cause of religious freedom. He also explores Gorton's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson.Overall, ""Samuell Gorton: A Forgotten Founder Of Our Liberties, First Settler Of Warwick, Rhode Island"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and legacy of an important figure in American history. The book provides valuable insights into the early days of Rhode Island and the struggles of its settlers to establish a new society based on principles of freedom and democracy.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164857231
• ISBN13: 9781164857235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"