The Life Of John Cotton (1870) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164178439)

The Life of John Cotton is a biographical work written by A.W. McClure in 1870. It tells the story of the Puritan minister John Cotton, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book chronicles Cotton's life from his birth in England in 1585 to his death in Boston in 1652. It covers his education at Cambridge University, his early years as a minister in England, and his decision to emigrate to America in 1633. Once in America, Cotton became a leader of the Puritan community and played a key role in the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The book also explores Cotton's theological beliefs and his role in the controversies that arose within the Puritan community. Overall, The Life of John Cotton provides a detailed and fascinating portrait of one of the most important figures in the early history of New England.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: A. W. McClure
ISBN-10: 1164178431
ISBN-13: 9781164178439
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d