Historic Events of Colonial Days by Rupert Sargent Holland
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About this eBook
| Author | Holland, Rupert Sargent, 1878-1952 |
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| LoC No. | 16022318 |
| Title | Historic Events of Colonial Days |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A Puritan hero -- Peter Stuyvesant's flag -- When Governor Andross came to Connecticut -- The struggle between Nathaniel Bacon and Sir William Berkeley -- An outlaw chief of Maryland -- In the days of witches -- The attack on the Delaware -- The pirates of Charles Town harbor -- The founder of Georgia -- The Green Mountain Boys and the Yorkers. |
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| Summary | "Historic Events of Colonial Days" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts significant events and figures from the colonial period in America, featuring prominent characters such as Puritan preacher Roger Williams and Virginia rebel Nathaniel Bacon, among others. It aims to engage young readers with the stories of early American life, focusing on themes of bravery, justice, and the challenges faced by the settlers. The opening of the book introduces Roger Williams, who arrives in New England in 1630 aboard the ship "Lyon". Initially welcomed by the Puritan leaders, Williams finds himself at odds with their rigid beliefs and ultimately leaves for Plymouth. Despite facing challenges and exile, he manages to establish the Providence Plantations, becoming a key figure in advocating for friendly relations between settlers and Native Americans. His commitment to justice and liberty, along with his efforts to maintain peace, sets the tone for the historical narratives that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42429 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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