The Life Of Thomas Hooker (1870)

By Edward William Hooker

Book Overview

The Life of Thomas Hooker is a biography written by Edward William Hooker and published in 1870. The book follows the life of Thomas Hooker, a prominent Puritan minister and one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony in the 17th century. The biography covers Hooker's early life in England, his studies at Cambridge University, and his eventual emigration to the American colonies. The book also explores Hooker's role in the founding of Hartford, Connecticut, and his influence on the development of Puritanism in the New World. The Life of Thomas Hooker provides readers with a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most important religious figures and sheds light on the early history of the United States.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: 1437314325
• ISBN13: 9781437314328
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"