Incidents in the Life and Times of Stukeley Westcote (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book tells the story of Stukeley Westcote, an early English settler who arrived in America in 1636. The author meticulously traces Westcote's life and times, beginning with his arrival in Salem, Massachusetts, and his subsequent relocation to Providence, Rhode Island, after being banished from the Bay Colony for his religious beliefs. The book then follows Westcote's move to Warwick, Rhode Island, and his active participation in the development of this community, including his role as a founding member of the First Baptist Church of Providence. The book explores the complex social and political landscape of early colonial America, highlighting the struggles of early settlers in the face of religious persecution and conflict with Native Americans. Westcote's life, as documented in this book, offers a window into the unique challenges and triumphs of those who established Rhode Island as a haven for religious freedom and individual liberty. Through Westcote's experiences, the book sheds light on the enduring legacy of these pioneering individuals in shaping the early history and values of the United States. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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