Novedades

Puritan Christianity, Matthew J. Tuininga shows, shaped both the spiritual and military conquests of New England from beginning to end.

In the shadows of Salem Village in 1692, one young girl must navigate the complexities of a divided society. Often cold and hungry, eight-year-old Verity Manton, an orphaned ragpicker, clings to the scraps of love and kindness in her harsh world. Things get tangled as the village Puritans' strange behavior grows more alarming. Verity is caught between the safety of her life and the promise of a better future with a Quaker family who reaches out to her. Yet, she has been warned her whole life that Quakers are evil. Will Verity have the courage to trust her heart and choose a path that defies...

Do you want to learn about King Philip’s War but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “King Philip’s War: A Short History of New England’s Bloodiest Struggle” is for you!! In this book you will read about: Concise, Engaging History – Designed for the busy reader, this book delivers a gripping account of King Philip’s War in under an hour, part of the bestselling 30-Minute Book Series. The Bloodiest War of Colonial America – Learn how this 17th-century conflict became the deadliest war per capita in American history, ...

In The First Fleets, Benjamin C. Schaffer reveals how, contrary to widespread beliefs, the American colonies had a long tradition of independent naval defense decades before the Revolution. He demonstrates that Anglo-American governments established and maintained significant provincial naval forces and that the history of provincial navies illuminates broader aspects of colonial history and the colonies' ultimate break with the British Crown. Based on meticulous research, Schaffer recounts the sea-borne threats that American colonies faced from the French, Spanish, pirates, and others.

Kindle the Unseen: Discover the Resilient Spirit of the Huguenots In Times of Darkness, the Brightest Flames of Faith Are Kindled Have you ever pondered how, in the direst epochs of religious persecution, certain communities not only survive but spiritually thrive? "Flames of Faith: The Huguenot Spirit in the Face of Adversity" dives deep into this phenomenon through the lens of the Huguenots during one of history's darkest periods.Envision a World Wrapped in Peril Yet Radiating with an Unshakable Strength This isn't merely a recount of history; it's an exploration into how, amidst looming ...

Discover the Epic Birth of a Nation The Thirteen Colonies by Jaime Bedoya Martínez is a powerful and engaging journey through the early history of the United States. From the indigenous roots and European conquests to the foundation of each of the thirteen original colonies, this book brings to life the struggles, ideals, and triumphs that shaped America. With vivid storytelling and a humanist lens, Bedoya explores the political, cultural, and religious forces that drove English settlers across the Atlantic. Readers will uncover the foundations of democracy, freedom of religion, economic ...

Shot Through Time April 19, 1775, British regiments from the Boston area march to Concord and Lexington in search of weapons and ammunition hidden by Colonials. The regiments are ambushed on their return. Sergeant Noland Black is shot, falls unconscious, and awakes in the same place, but on April 19, 1975, exactly 200 years into the future and not far from an ongoing reenactment. .

SYNOPSIS: In 1763, a Dutch American artist returns home to New York from the French and Indian War only to find his family killed in an accidental fire. Devastated, he moves to a small ranch outside the city, hoping to start anew. Grief and loneliness take their toll, but he needs to start painting again to make a living in a time when the colonists riot for independence, seeking to create a new country.

For several centuries in a row, some of the unexplained mysteries of Salem do not cease to amuse millions of inquiring minds. Many people seem to be drawn to the magical world of this prominent city, set in the midst of faithful folklore beliefs and at times, controversial scrutiny. Loads of travelling folk have always been fascinated by Salem’s uncanny history as well as its infamous witch trials. Their random individual stories had created a lot of misleading preconceptions. Yet, some people still explore the possibility of certain events that took place in the city’s dark past, to be...

In addition to government archives, many original colonial documents have been digitized by university collaborations and can now be found on the internet for FREE. With more digitized documents, it is also becoming possible to do genealogical research from home rather than traveling to ancestorial locations to look up original hard copy records most of which are typically kept on file by county within the state of their origin. The author of this book is neither a professional historian nor a professional genealogist but has extensive expertise in using computer tools and analyzing data. ...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those that lived, worked, and or died in Massachusetts. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 21 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: John Hancock: The Signature Abigail Adams: Mrs. President John Adams: Second to George Samuel Adams: Boston’s Radical Revolutionary Crispus ...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume about Rhode Island includes those that lived, worked, and or died in the Ocean State. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 6 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: Nathaniel Greene John Collins William Ellery Stephen Hopkins Henry Marchant Samuel Ward Index

Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those that lived, worked, and or died in Delaware. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 7 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: John Dickinson: Penman of the Revolution Richard Bassett: Senator #1 Gunning Bedford Jr.: Constitution ...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those that lived, worked, and or died in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 16 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: Matthew Tilghman: Father of the Revolution in Maryland Abraham Baldwin: The Founder of the University of Georgia Edward Biddle: ...