The Planters of the Commonwealth: A Study of the Emigrants and Emigration in Colonial Times (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025905242)

"The Planters of the Commonwealth" is a comprehensive study of the emigrants who journeyed to New England during the early colonial era. This work meticulously documents the "Great Migration" that occurred between 1620 and 1640, focusing on the individuals and families who laid the foundations of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and surrounding settlements.

The text explores the social, economic, and religious motivations that drove thousands to leave England for the American wilderness. As a cornerstone of New England genealogical and historical research, the book provides detailed accounts of the vessels that crossed the Atlantic, including reconstructed passenger lists and the specific English origins of the settlers. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographic makeup and the cultural heritage of the early American colonies.

By examining the identities and backgrounds of these early "planters," Charles Edward Banks offers a vivid portrait of the courage and determination required to establish a new society in the New World. This scholarly volume remains an invaluable tool for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the foundational years of American history and the ancestral roots of the New England people.

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