A General History Of New England

""A General History of New England: From the Discovery to 1680"" is a historical book written by William Hubbard and originally published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of New England, from its discovery by European explorers to the year 1680. Hubbard begins the book with a detailed description of the native tribes who inhabited the region before the arrival of the Europeans. He then goes on to chronicle the arrival of the first European explorers, including John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazzano, and Jacques Cartier, and the subsequent colonization of the region by the English, French, and Dutch.The book also covers the early struggles and conflicts between the European colonizers and the native tribes, including the Pequot War and King Philip's War. Hubbard provides detailed accounts of key events and battles, as well as the political and social developments that shaped the region during this time period.Throughout the book, Hubbard draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, diaries, and letters, to provide a detailed and informative account of the history of New England. He also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and culture of the region.Overall, ""A General History of New England: From the Discovery to 1680"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of this important region of the United States.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.