Merry-Mount - John Lothrop Motley - Bog

Merry-Mount: A Romance Of The Massachusetts Colony is a historical fiction novel written by John Lothrop Motley. The book is set in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the 17th century and tells the story of the conflict between the Puritans and the followers of Thomas Morton, who established a settlement called Merry-Mount in defiance of the strict Puritan laws. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Morton, his wife, and their followers, as well as the Puritan leader, John Endicott, and his daughter, Alice. The story is filled with adventure, romance, and drama as the two groups clash over their differing beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of freedom, individualism, and the struggle for power in a new and uncertain world. Motley's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing the characters and setting to life in a way that immerses the reader in the story. Overall, Merry-Mount: A Romance Of The Massachusetts Colony is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the early days of American history.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.