Publisher's Synopsis
The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life is a comprehensive book written by Walter A. Powell. The book provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims and their journey from England to America in the early 17th century. It explores their religious beliefs, intellectual pursuits, and civic life, shedding light on the factors that led to their migration and the challenges they faced in their new home.The book begins by tracing the origins of the Pilgrims and their religious beliefs, which were heavily influenced by the Protestant Reformation. It describes the Pilgrims' decision to leave England due to religious persecution and their journey to America aboard the Mayflower. The book then delves into their early years in America, including their interactions with the Native Americans and their establishment of the Plymouth Colony.The book also explores the intellectual pursuits of the Pilgrims, including their commitment to education and their role in the development of the first American universities. It discusses the Pilgrims' contributions to literature, philosophy, and science, and their impact on American intellectual life.Finally, the book examines the Pilgrims' civic life, including their system of government and their role in the development of American democracy. It describes their commitment to individual rights and freedoms, and their influence on the American political system.Overall, The Pilgrims And Their Religious, Intellectual And Civic Life is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Pilgrims and their impact on American history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the early years of American history and the development of American 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.
