Sir Henry Vane, Jr., Governor Of Massachusetts And Friend Of Roger Williams And Rhode Island

By Henry Melville King

Book Overview

This book, titled ""Sir Henry Vane, Jr., Governor Of Massachusetts And Friend Of Roger Williams And Rhode Island"" by Henry Melville King, is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Sir Henry Vane, Jr. Vane was a prominent figure in colonial America during the 17th century and served as the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1637. He was also a close friend of Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island.The book delves into Vane's early life, including his upbringing in England and his involvement in the English Civil War. It then explores his arrival in America and his role in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book also covers Vane's friendship with Williams and his support for religious freedom and tolerance.Throughout the book, King provides a detailed analysis of Vane's political and religious beliefs, as well as his contributions to the development of colonial America. He also examines the conflicts that arose between Vane and other colonial leaders, including John Winthrop, and the impact of these conflicts on Vane's political career.Overall, ""Sir Henry Vane, Jr., Governor Of Massachusetts And Friend Of Roger Williams And Rhode Island"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America and the role of prominent figures like Vane in shaping its development.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: 1432652915
• ISBN13: 9781432652913
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"