The Venerable Mayhews And The Aboriginal Indians Of Martha's Vineyard (1874)

By William Allen Hallock

Book Overview

The Venerable Mayhews and the Aboriginal Indians of Martha's Vineyard is a historical book written by William Allen Hallock in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the interactions between the Mayhew family, who were the first English settlers on Martha's Vineyard, and the Wampanoag tribe, the native inhabitants of the island. The Mayhews were missionaries who sought to convert the Wampanoag to Christianity, and the book explores their efforts to do so.Hallock's book is based on extensive research and draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, journals, and other historical documents. He provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Mayhew family and their missionary work, as well as the culture and customs of the Wampanoag people. The book also explores the impact of European colonization on the Wampanoag and the challenges they faced as a result.Overall, The Venerable Mayhews and the Aboriginal Indians of Martha's Vineyard is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early colonial America and the interactions between European settlers and native populations. Hallock's detailed and well-researched account sheds light on a fascinating and complex period in American history.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: 1166298310
• ISBN13: 9781166298319
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"