New England's First Fruits: With Diverse Other Special Matters Concerning That Century (1865)

New England s First Fruits is a historical book written by Joseph Sabin in 1865. The book provides an in-depth look at the early history of New England, specifically the first century of its settlement by Europeans. It covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies, the relationships between the colonists and Native Americans, the religious and political developments of the time, and the economic and social changes that occurred during this period.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of New England s early history. The first section provides an overview of the early settlements and the challenges that the colonists faced in establishing themselves in a new and unfamiliar land. The second section examines the relationships between the colonists and the Native Americans, including the conflicts that arose as the two groups struggled for control of the region.The third section of the book focuses on the religious and political developments of the time, including the establishment of Puritanism as the dominant religion in New England and the growth of democratic institutions. The fourth section looks at the economic and social changes that occurred during this period, including the growth of trade and commerce and the emergence of a distinct New England culture.Throughout the book, Sabin draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of this important period in American history. New England s First Fruits is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of the United States, and it remains an important work of scholarship to this day.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.