Cornet Joseph Parsons, One Of The Founders Of Springfield And Northampton, Massachusetts (1898)

Cornet Joseph Parsons, One Of The Founders Of Springfield And Northampton, Massachusetts (1898) is a historical book written by Henry Martyn Burt. The book tells the story of Cornet Joseph Parsons, who was one of the founding members of two important cities in Massachusetts - Springfield and Northampton. The book provides a detailed account of Parsons' life, from his birth in England to his arrival in America and his involvement in the founding of these two cities. Burt describes Parsons' role in the early settlements, including his participation in the Pequot War and King Philip's War. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, offering insight into the challenges and opportunities that Parsons and his fellow settlers faced. Burt includes primary source documents, such as letters and diaries, to provide a firsthand account of life in the early settlements. Overall, Cornet Joseph Parsons, One Of The Founders Of Springfield And Northampton, Massachusetts (1898) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Massachusetts and the early settlements of America. It provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the key figures in the founding of two important cities, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of early American settlers.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.