Publisher's Synopsis
The Documentary History of Suffield: In the Colony and Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, 1660-1749 is a book written by Hezekiah Spencer Sheldon and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Suffield, a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, from the mid-17th century to the mid-18th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a particular aspect of Suffield's history. The first section provides an overview of the town's early settlement and the challenges faced by its early settlers. The subsequent sections cover the town's political, economic, and social development, including its role in the French and Indian Wars and the American Revolution.The book is based on a wide range of primary sources, including town records, court documents, and personal diaries. It also includes reproductions of important documents, such as land deeds and wills, as well as maps and illustrations of the town and its prominent landmarks.Overall, the Documentary History of Suffield is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial New England, and particularly for those interested in the history of Suffield and its early settlers.Contains First Period, 1600-1682; Second Period, 1682-1715; Third Period, 1716-1749.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.
