Ye Olden Blue Laws (1921)

Ye Olden Blue Laws is a historical book written by Gustavus Myers in 1921. The book is a comprehensive study of the blue laws that were enforced in the early colonies of America. The blue laws were a set of strict religious laws that governed the daily lives of the colonists. They were enforced by the Puritan church and were meant to uphold the moral and religious values of the community. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the blue laws, such as their origins, their enforcement, and their impact on society. Myers provides a detailed analysis of the laws and their historical context, drawing on primary sources such as court records and diaries. He also examines the social and political factors that led to the creation of the blue laws and their eventual decline.Ye Olden Blue Laws is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, religion, and law. It sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the early colonists. The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it accessible to a wide audience.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.