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    <title>A brief description of New England and the several towns therein
together with the present government thereof</title>
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    <namePart>Maverick, Samuel</namePart>
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  <abstract>"A Briefe Discription of New England and the severall townes therein" by Samuel Maverick is a historical account written in the mid-17th century, likely around the 1660s. This book provides an early perspective on life in New England, detailing various towns, the geography, and the governance of the region at the time. The author, who was one of the early settlers and an influential figure in colonial governance, shares insights that are invaluable to anyone interested in the early history of America.  The book outlines Maverick's observations and descriptions of New England's towns and settlements. He chronicles the founding and development of various places, providing information on their geography, resources, and inhabitants. The text not only highlights the richness of New England's natural resources but also addresses the political climate and challenges faced by its settlers, including tensions with local Native American tribes and conflicts concerning governance and rights. Overall, Maverick's work serves as a significant historical document, reflecting the socio-political landscape of early colonial America while offering a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2010-10-25</note>
  <note>Produced by Therese Wright and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)</note>
  <note>Original publication data not identified</note>
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    <topic>New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775</topic>
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    <topic>New England -- Description and travel</topic>
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