The True Blue-Laws Of Connecticut And New Haven And The False Blue-Laws Invented By The Rev. Samuel Peters (1876)

By Great Britain, J Hammond 1821-1897 Trumbull, Samuel Peters, et al.

Book Overview

The True Blue-Laws Of Connecticut And New Haven And The False Blue-Laws Invented By The Rev. Samuel Peters is a historical book written by J. Hammond Trumbull in 1876. The book explores the laws and customs of Connecticut and New Haven during the colonial era, with a particular focus on the so-called ""Blue Laws"" - strict religious laws that governed the behavior of the colonists. Trumbull provides a detailed analysis of the actual Blue Laws that were in place, as well as the myths and legends that have grown up around them over time. He also examines the role of the Rev. Samuel Peters, a controversial figure who claimed to have uncovered a set of even more draconian Blue Laws, which Trumbull argues were largely invented by Peters himself. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, and sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and law in the early years 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: 116394923X
• ISBN13: 9781163949238
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"