Memoir Of Roger Williams: The Founder Of The State Of Rhode Island

By James Davis Knowles and James Davis Knowles

Book Overview

The book ""Memoir Of Roger Williams: The Founder Of The State Of Rhode Island"" by James D. Knowles is a detailed account of the life and times of Roger Williams, who is widely regarded as the founder of the state of Rhode Island. The book traces Williams' life from his birth in England in 1603 to his death in Rhode Island in 1683.The author provides a comprehensive overview of Williams' life, including his early years in England, his education, his religious beliefs, and his decision to emigrate to the New World. The book also covers Williams' experiences in the colonies of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, his interactions with Native American tribes, and his role in the founding of the colony of Rhode Island.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into Williams' character, beliefs, and motivations, as well as the political and social context in which he lived. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most important early settlers.Overall, ""Memoir Of Roger Williams: The Founder Of The State Of Rhode Island"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of early America, the founding of Rhode Island, or the life of one of America's most important historical figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430476796
• ISBN13: 9781430476795
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"