The Founders

The Founders: Portraits Of Persons Born Abroad Who Came To The Colonies In North America Before 1701 V2 is a historical book written by Charles Knowles Bolton. This book is the second volume of a two-volume series that explores the lives and contributions of individuals who migrated from other countries to the colonies of North America before 1701. The book is divided into chapters that focus on individual immigrants who played a significant role in the development of the colonies. Each chapter provides a detailed account of the individual's life, including their background, reasons for immigrating, and their impact on the colonies. The book covers a wide range of individuals, including religious leaders, politicians, merchants, and soldiers. Some of the notable figures include William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and Sir William Phips, the first governor of Massachusetts. The author, Charles Knowles Bolton, was a prominent historian and librarian who specialized in the history of New England. He extensively researched the lives of the individuals featured in the book, using primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents. Overall, The Founders: Portraits Of Persons Born Abroad Who Came To The Colonies In North America Before 1701 V2 provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the early immigrants who helped shape the colonies of North America. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the United States.In Three Volumes. With An Introduction, Biographical Outlines And Comments On The Portraits.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.