The Pilgrims, Puritans And Roger Williams, Vindicated

The book ""The Pilgrims, Puritans And Roger Williams, Vindicated: And His Sentence Of Banishment Ought To Be Revoked"" by Titus Mooney Merriman was published in 1892. The book is a historical account of the early colonization of America by the Pilgrims and Puritans, and the role played by Roger Williams in the founding of Rhode Island.The author argues that Williams, who was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious beliefs, was unfairly treated and his sentence of banishment should be revoked. Merriman provides a detailed analysis of the religious and political climate of the time, and highlights the differences between the Pilgrims and Puritans.The book also examines the role of Williams in the establishment of Rhode Island as a haven for religious freedom and tolerance. The author argues that Williams' ideas and principles were ahead of their time and played a significant role in shaping the American identity.Merriman's work is a valuable contribution to the study of American history, and provides a fresh perspective on the early colonization of America and the role played by the Pilgrims, Puritans, and Roger Williams. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the historical events and personalities involved.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.