The Early History of New England

"It has been the growing conviction of the author of these pages, that there is much in the early his­tory of New England suited to effect the happiest results ; that it contains numerous incidents highly adapted to exhibit God in a most glorious and de­lightful view ; to give us admiring thoughts of his wisdom, benevolence, and faithfulness ; to inflame the love, strengthen the faith, and awaken the gratitude of his people ; to interest and instruct the mind, and to promote morality and religion in the community. "-Excerpt from Preface