The Pilgrims of New England - A Tale of the Early American Settlers

Project Gutenberg's The Pilgrims of New England, by Mrs. J. B. WebbThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Pilgrims of New England A Tale Of The Early American SettlersAuthor: Mrs. J. B. WebbRelease Date: November 23, 2003 [EBook #10222]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE PILGRIMS OF NEW ENGLAND ***THE PILGRIMS OF NEW ENGLAND:A TALE OF THE EARLY AMERICAN SETTLERS.BYMRS. J. B. WEBB, AUTHOR OF NAOMI, JULAMERK, ETC.PREFACEIn the following story, an attempt has been made to illustrate the manners and habits of the earliest Puritan settlers in NewEngland, and the trials and difficulties to which they were subjected during the first years of their residence in theiradopted country. All the principal incidents that are woven into the narrative are strictly historical, and are derived fromauthentic sources, which give an impartial picture both of the virtues and the failings of these remarkable emigrants.Unhappily, some of these incidents prove but too clearly, how soon many of these exiles 'for conscience sake' forgot topractice those principles of religious liberty and toleration, for the preservation and enjoyment of which they hadthemselves abandoned home and kindred, and the church of their forefathers; and they ...