The Policy Of The Early Colonists Of Massachusetts Toward Quakers And Others Whom They Regarded As Intruders 1881 (1885)

The Policy Of The Early Colonists Of Massachusetts Toward Quakers And Others Whom They Regarded As Intruders 1881 (1885) is a historical account written by Henry Lawrence Southwick. The book examines the policies of the early colonists of Massachusetts towards Quakers and other groups they deemed as intruders during the colonial era. It delves into the reasons behind the colonists' hostility towards these groups their methods of persecution and the impact of these policies on the development of the colony. The book draws on primary sources such as court records letters and diaries to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of this period in Massachusetts history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America religious persecution and the development of religious tolerance in the United States.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.