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by Daniel Gookin (Author)
""An Historical Account of the Doings and Sufferings of the Christian Indians in New England in the Years 1675-1677"" is a book written by Daniel Gookin. It is a detailed historical account of the experiences of Christian Indians in New England during the years of 1675 to 1677. The book chronicles the lives of the Christian Indians, their conversion to Christianity, and their struggles to maintain their faith in the face of persecution and violence from both Native American tribes and English colonizers. Gookin's account provides insight into the complex relationships between the different groups in the region, as well as the impact of the conflict on the lives of the Christian Indians. The book is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of New England and the experiences of Native Americans during the colonial period.1836. Transactions and collections of the American Antiquarian Society Volume II. This volume was impartially drawn by one well acquainted with that affair, and presented unto the right Honorable the Corporation residing in London, appointed by the King's most excellent majesty for promoting the gospel among the Indians in America. In preparing this brief sketch of the principal incidents in the life of the author, the Publishing Committee consulted the original authorities cited by the American biographical writers, and such other sources of information as were known to them, for the purposes of insuring greater accuracy; but the account is almost wholly confined to the period of the author's residence in New England, and is necessarily given in the most concise manner.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.
