The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago; Some Account Of The Life Of Robert Pike, The Puritan Who Defended The Quakers, Resisted Clerical Domination And Opposed The Witchcraft Prosecution
The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago is a historical book written by James S. Pike. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Robert Pike, a Puritan who lived in New England two hundred years ago. Robert Pike was a notable figure in his time for his defense of the Quakers, his resistance against clerical domination, and his opposition to the witchcraft prosecution.The book takes the reader on a journey through the life of Robert Pike, from his early years as a Puritan in New England to his later ...
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The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago is a historical book written by James S. Pike. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Robert Pike, a Puritan who lived in New England two hundred years ago. Robert Pike was a notable figure in his time for his defense of the Quakers, his resistance against clerical domination, and his opposition to the witchcraft prosecution.The book takes the reader on a journey through the life of Robert Pike, from his early years as a Puritan in New England to his later years as a defender of religious freedom and civil liberties. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social climate of New England during the 17th century, giving the reader a broader understanding of the context in which Robert Pike lived.Throughout the book, the author explores Robert Pike's various struggles and triumphs, including his battles against the powerful Puritan clergy and his defense of the Quakers, who were persecuted for their religious beliefs. The book also delves into Pike's opposition to the witchcraft trials, which were a dark period in New England's history.Overall, The New Puritan: New England Two Hundred Years Ago is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Puritan history, religious freedom, and civil liberties. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of Robert Pike's life and legacy.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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