Publisher's Synopsis
""First Parish, Northampton: Meeting Houses And Ministers, From 1653 To 1878"" is a historical account of the First Parish in Northampton, Massachusetts, covering over 200 years of the church's history. The book details the construction and evolution of the various meeting houses used by the parish over the years, as well as the ministers who served the congregation during that time. The author, believed to be the First Parish Northampton itself, provides a detailed look at the church's role in the community, including its involvement in the American Revolution and the abolitionist movement. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New England churches and the role they played in shaping American society.Containing A Description Of The New Meeting House, Together With The Dedication Sermon.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.