Samuel Sewall's Diary is a historical book that features the personal journal of Samuel Sewall, a prominent figure in colonial America. The diary spans over several decades and provides a firsthand account of the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of a Puritan in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book is divided into multiple volumes, each covering a specific period in Sewall's life. The diary entries cover a wide range of topics including family life, politics, religion, and social issues. Sewall's entries ...
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Samuel Sewall's Diary is a historical book that features the personal journal of Samuel Sewall, a prominent figure in colonial America. The diary spans over several decades and provides a firsthand account of the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of a Puritan in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book is divided into multiple volumes, each covering a specific period in Sewall's life. The diary entries cover a wide range of topics including family life, politics, religion, and social issues. Sewall's entries provide a unique insight into the daily life and struggles of the Puritan community during this time period. The book also includes annotations and footnotes by the editor, providing historical context and explanations of the events and people mentioned in the diary. This makes the book a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying colonial America. Overall, Samuel Sewall's Diary is a fascinating and intimate look into the life of a Puritan during a pivotal time in American history.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.
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