| Author |
Hall, May Emery |
| LoC No. |
17024423
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| Title |
Roger Williams
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Pilgrim Press,1917.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Wilson, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Roger Williams" by May Emery Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography focuses on the significant life and contributions of Roger Williams, a key figure in the founding of Rhode Island and a pioneer of religious liberty in America. The narrative promises to explore his struggles, beliefs, and the enduring impact of his ideas on society and governance, highlighting his relationships with the Puritans and Native Americans. The opening of the work introduces the early life of Roger Williams, illustrating the obscurities surrounding his birth and upbringing. It paints a picture of a man who emerged from a shadowy past to become a moral soldier fighting for the principles of conscience and freedom. The text hints at Williams' complex relationships, from his educational background under Sir Edward Coke to his early experiences as a chaplain. It lays the groundwork for understanding his future challenges, particularly regarding his views on religious freedoms, which ultimately led to his banishment from Massachusetts and shifted his focus toward founding Providence as a sanctuary for those persecuted for their beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69648 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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