{"product_id":"the-colonial-parson-of-new-frank-samuel-child-9781417928699","title":"The Colonial Parson of New England","description":"\"\"The Colonial Parson of New England: A Picture\"\" is a historical book written by Frank Samuel Child that provides a detailed account of the life and work of colonial parsons in New England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores the role of these religious leaders in shaping the social, cultural, and political landscape of the region, and examines their impact on the development of American society. Child draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and sermons, to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities faced by colonial parsons as they sought to serve their congregations and navigate the complex religious and political climate of the time. The book also delves into the personal lives of these parsons, exploring their relationships with their families, their struggles with illness and hardship, and their efforts to balance their spiritual and secular responsibilities. Overall, \"\"The Colonial Parson of New England: A Picture\"\" offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in American history, and sheds light on the important role played by colonial parsons in shaping the nation's religious and cultural identity.1896. The author writes of the role and life of parsons in colonial New England. Contents: Parsons and Parsons; Boyhood and Ordination; The Agricultural Parson; The Political Parson; The Literary Parson; The Parson as a Scholar; The Parson as a Preacher; The Parson as a Man; The Parson as an Ancestor; and The Composite Parson.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Samuel Child\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1417928697\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781417928699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Frank Samuel Child","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520383172863,"sku":"9781417928699","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b7a2bb81-c5e0-42b4-b4b2-fb1f3d1db50e.jpg?v=1762885225","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-colonial-parson-of-new-frank-samuel-child-9781417928699","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}