| Author |
Morton, Thomas, 1575-1646 |
| Editor |
Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915 |
| LoC No. |
01016032
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| Title |
The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes" is a historical account edited by Charles Francis Adams, Jr., published in the late 19th century. This work centers on Thomas Morton's experiences and observations during the early colonial period in New England, particularly his settlement at Merrymount and its interactions with Native Americans and other settlers. It explores themes of freedom, revelry, and the clash of cultures in early America. The opening of the text provides a detailed introduction to Morton’s background and the context of his life in the early 17th century. It begins with references to other historical figures, such as Captain Wollaston and Governor Bradford, illustrating the complexities of colonial attempts to establish settlements. Morton emerges as a controversial figure, with charges against him hinting at a tempestuous and colorful life involving trade, revelry, and interactions with Native tribes. The narrative pivots around his endeavors at Merry-Mount, where he engages in spirited festivities, depicts early colonial life, and challenges Puritan norms, setting the stage for his eventual conflicts with the more austere Plymouth settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| LoC Class |
F001: United States local history: New England
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| Subject |
Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
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| Subject |
New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
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| Subject |
Massachusetts -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Morton, Thomas, 1575-1646 -- Travel -- New England
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- New England -- History -- 17th century
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Massachusetts -- History -- 17th century
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| Subject |
New England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54162 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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