Half Century At The Bay 1636-1686

Half Century At The Bay 1636-1686: Heredity And Early Environment Of John Williams, The Redeemed Captive (1905) is a historical book written by George Sheldon. The book explores the life of John Williams, who was captured by Native Americans during a raid on his Massachusetts town in 1704 and held captive for several years before being redeemed. Sheldon delves into Williams' family history and early environment, examining the factors that may have contributed to his resilience and survival during his captivity. The book also provides a detailed account of the early settlement of Massachusetts Bay, including the conflicts between colonists and Native Americans. Overall, Half Century At The Bay 1636-1686 offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of Massachusetts and the experiences of one of its most famous captives.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.