Samuell Gorton - Lewis George Janes

""Samuell Gorton: A Forgotten Founder Of Our Liberties, First Settler Of Warwick, Rhode Island"" is a historical book written by Lewis George Janes and published in 1896. The book tells the story of Samuell Gorton, a colonial American settler who played a significant role in the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island. Gorton was a controversial figure who challenged the authority of the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts and was banished from the colony. He eventually settled in Warwick, Rhode Island, where he helped found the town and establish a government based on democratic principles. The book provides a detailed account of Gorton's life and his contributions to the development of Rhode Island as a bastion of religious freedom and individual liberty. It also sheds light on the social and political conditions of colonial America and the struggle for religious tolerance and civil rights. Overall, ""Samuell Gorton: A Forgotten Founder Of Our Liberties, First Settler Of Warwick, Rhode Island"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America and the fight for freedom and democracy.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.

EAN: 9781437058376