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The Puritans by Arlo Bates is a comprehensive and detailed historical account of the Puritan movement in England and America during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book explores the origins of the Puritans, their beliefs, practices, and impact on society. It delves into the political and religious context of the time, including the English Reformation, the reign of Elizabeth I, and the Civil War. Bates examines the Puritans' role in the colonization of America, their relationships with Native Americans, and their contributions to the development of American society and culture. He also discusses the controversies and conflicts that arose within the Puritan movement, including the Salem witch trials and the Antinomian Controversy.Through extensive research and analysis, Bates provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the Puritans, their beliefs, and their legacy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of religion and society. Overall, The Puritans is a valuable and informative resource for anyone seeking to understand the impact of this influential movement on both England and America.He remembered how it had seemed to him--to him, a priest--sweet to die if he might die clasping unrebuked this woman in his arms. The blood throbbed in his temples as he recalled the wild thoughts that had swirled in a mad throng through his brain in those moments which had seemed like hours; the blood throbbed, too, in his wounded arm, so that a groan forced itself through his parched lips. He was constantly throwing himself to and fro as if to escape from some teasing thought, always to be by the sharp pang in his wound brought to a sense of his condition. The whole night passed in an agony of mind and body.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.
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