02623cam a22003253u 4500 42429 UtSlPG 20260610133954.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16022318 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E186 Holland, Rupert Sargent, 1878-1952 Historic Events of Colonial Days Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-29 A Puritan hero -- Peter Stuyvesant's flag -- When Governor Andross came to Connecticut -- The struggle between Nathaniel Bacon and Sir William Berkeley -- An outlaw chief of Maryland -- In the days of witches -- The attack on the Delaware -- The pirates of Charles Town harbor -- The founder of Georgia -- The Green Mountain Boys and the Yorkers. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Historic Events of Colonial Days" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts significant events and figures from the colonial period in America, featuring prominent characters such as Puritan preacher Roger Williams and Virginia rebel Nathaniel Bacon, among others. It aims to engage young readers with the stories of early American life, focusing on themes of bravery, justice, and the challenges faced by the settlers. The opening of the book introduces Roger Williams, who arrives in New England in 1630 aboard the ship "Lyon". Initially welcomed by the Puritan leaders, Williams finds himself at odds with their rigid beliefs and ultimately leaves for Plymouth. Despite facing challenges and exile, he manages to establish the Providence Plantations, becoming a key figure in advocating for friendly relations between settlers and Native Americans. His commitment to justice and liberty, along with his efforts to maintain peace, sets the tone for the historical narratives that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42429 83268 83268