The Pilgrim Fathers Of New England And Their Puritan Successors (1906)

By John Brown

Book Overview

""The Pilgrim Fathers of New England and Their Puritan Successors"" is a historical book written by John Brown in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the Pilgrim Fathers, who were a group of English Separatists who fled religious persecution in England and established the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts in 1620. The book also covers the Puritan settlers who followed the Pilgrims and established several other colonies in New England during the 17th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the religious and political factors that led to the Pilgrims' migration to America and their struggle to establish a new society in the wilderness. The book also explores the Puritans' religious beliefs and their efforts to create a ""city upon a hill"" that would serve as a model for the rest of the world. Throughout the book, Brown draws upon primary sources such as diaries, letters, and official documents to provide a vivid and engaging account of the Pilgrims' and Puritans' experiences. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and history of the region. Overall, ""The Pilgrim Fathers of New England and Their Puritan Successors"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America and the religious and political forces that shaped the country's 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: 1164189573
• ISBN13: 9781164189572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"