Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence, 1628-1651 (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165428441)

Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence, 1628-1651 is a historical book written by Edward Johnson and published in 1910. The book is a detailed account of the early colonial history of Massachusetts, covering the period from 1628 to 1651. It describes the struggles and challenges faced by the early settlers, including conflicts with Native Americans, diseases, and harsh weather conditions.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the early history of Massachusetts, including the arrival of the first settlers and the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The second part focuses on the conflicts between the settlers and the Native Americans, including the Pequot War and the Narragansett War. The third part covers the period of growth and development of the colony, including the establishment of new towns and the expansion of trade.Throughout the book, Johnson emphasizes the role of divine providence in the success of the colony. He argues that the colonists were guided by God's hand and that their success was due to their faith and devotion to God. The book also includes accounts of miracles and other supernatural events that Johnson believed were evidence of God's intervention in the affairs of the colony.Overall, Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence, 1628-1651 is an important historical work that provides a detailed account of the early colonial history of Massachusetts. It offers insights into the challenges faced by the early settlers and the role of religion in their lives. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America.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.

Author: Edward Johnson
ISBN-10: 116542844X
ISBN-13: 9781165428441
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d