TY - BOOK AU - Maverick,Samuel TI - A briefe discription of New England and the severall townes therein: together with the present government thereof AV - F001 PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 KW - New England -- Description and travel N1 - Release date is 2010-10-25; 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.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "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 Overall, Maverick's work serves as a significant historical document, reflecting the socio-political landscape of early colonial America while offering a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of its inhabitants.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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33904 ER -