A briefe discription of New England and the severall townes therein by Maverick
"A Briefe Discription of New England and the severall townes therein" by Samuel Maverick is a historical account written in the mid-17th century, likely around the 1660s. This book provides an early perspective on life in New England, detailing various towns, the geography, and the governance of the region at the time. The author, who was one of the early settlers and an influential figure in colonial governance, shares insights that areinvaluable to anyone interested in the early history of America. The book outlines Maverick's observations and descriptions of New England's towns and settlements. He chronicles the founding and development of various places, providing information on their geography, resources, and inhabitants. The text not only highlights the richness of New England's natural resources but also addresses the political climate and challenges faced by its settlers, including tensions with local Native American tribes and conflicts concerning governance and rights. Overall, Maverick's work serves as a significant historical document, reflecting the socio-political landscape of early colonial America while offering a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maverick, Samuel, 1602?-1670? |
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| LoC No. | 02020089 |
| Title | A briefe discription of New England and the severall townes therein together with the present government thereof |
| Alternate Title | A brief description of New England and the several towns therein together with the present government thereof |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Therese Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | New England -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33904 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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