Pilgrims and Puritans
By Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier
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The Drama of American History Series: Book 1997
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ISBN: 9781482149258
History is dramatic—and the renowned,award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstratethis in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American historyfrom the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore farbeyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a movingillumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led tothe birth of this great nation. In Pilgrimsand Puritans, the authors begin in the year 1620 in England and end in NewEngland in the year 1676. The book recounts the religious, political, andsocial history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and its influence on our livestoday. The narrative follows various groups of settlers from their departurefrom England through arrival in the New World and their often violent conflictswith the native peoples of the Americas. The authors examine a number of issuesthat arose in the new society that was founded and the rise and fall of the “cityon a hill.”
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Summary
Summary
History is dramatic—and the renowned,award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstratethis in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American historyfrom the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore farbeyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a movingillumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led tothe birth of this great nation.
In Pilgrimsand Puritans, the authors begin in the year 1620 in England and end in NewEngland in the year 1676. The book recounts the religious, political, andsocial history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and its influence on our livestoday. The narrative follows various groups of settlers from their departurefrom England through arrival in the New World and their often violent conflictswith the native peoples of the Americas. The authors examine a number of issuesthat arose in the new society that was founded and the rise and fall of the “cityon a hill.”
Author
Author Bio: Christopher Collier
Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.
Author Bio: James Lincoln Collier
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, Digital Rental |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 1.93 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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