The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life

By Walter A. Powell

Book Overview

""The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life"" by Walter A. Powell is a comprehensive historical account of the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists who fled to America in search of religious freedom. The book explores the Pilgrims' religious beliefs, their intellectual pursuits, and their contributions to civic life in America. Powell delves into the Pilgrims' religious practices, including their rejection of the Church of England and their adoption of Calvinist theology. He also examines the Pilgrims' intellectual pursuits, including their emphasis on education and their contributions to the development of American literature. Finally, Powell discusses the Pilgrims' impact on civic life in America, including their establishment of the Plymouth Colony and their role in the American Revolution. Overall, ""The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the history of the Pilgrims and their enduring legacy in American culture.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: 1163175293
• ISBN13: 9781163175293
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"