Earle, Alice Morse 1851-1911 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sabbath in Puritan New England" by Alice Morse Earle is a historical account likely written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the customs and practices surrounding the observance of the Sabbath among early Puritan settlers in New England, highlighting how these practices shaped community life and social structure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the significance of the meeting-house as a cornerstone of Puritan worship and community life. Earle describes how the settlers built simple gathering places for public worship, emphasizing the community's reverence for these structures and the laws enforcing their establishment. She vividly illustrates the physical characteristics of early meeting-houses, detailing the evolution of their architecture and the regulations around seating arrangements that reflected societal hierarchies. By incorporating anecdotes about the tithingman, the enforcer of decorum in these settings, Earle sets an intriguing tone that captures both the seriousness and the unexpected levity of Puritan worship practices, drawing readers into a world steeped in historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-08-01 Produced by Distributed Proofreaders Original publication data not identified Sunday New England -- Social life and customs -- To 1775 New England -- Religious life and customs F001 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8659 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8659 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133224.0 8659