The Life And Times Of Samuel Gorton

By Adelos Gorton

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton is a biography book written by Adelos Gorton that chronicles the life of Samuel Gorton, an early American colonist and religious dissenter. The book follows Gorton's life from his early years in England to his immigration to America and settlement in Rhode Island. Gorton was known for his controversial religious beliefs and his clashes with the Puritan leaders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book delves into his theological ideas and the political and social context of the time, including the conflicts between the English colonists and the Native American tribes. The author also explores Gorton's personal life, including his family, his business ventures, and his interactions with other notable figures of the time such as Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. Overall, The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton provides a comprehensive look at the life of an important figure in early American history and sheds light on the religious and political tensions of the time.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: 1430492066
• ISBN13: 9781430492061
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"