02912cam a22003973u 4500 54162 UtSlPG 20260610134240.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01016032 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 F001 Morton, Thomas, 1575-1646 The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-02-14 E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes" is a historical account edited by Charles Francis Adams, Jr., published in the late 19th century. This work centers on Thomas Morton's experiences and observations during the early colonial period in New England, particularly his settlement at Merrymount and its interactions with Native Americans and other settlers. It explores themes of freedom, revelry, and the clash of cultures in early America. The opening of the text provides a detailed introduction to Morton’s background and the context of his life in the early 17th century. It begins with references to other historical figures, such as Captain Wollaston and Governor Bradford, illustrating the complexities of colonial attempts to establish settlements. Morton emerges as a controversial figure, with charges against him hinting at a tempestuous and colorful life involving trade, revelry, and interactions with Native tribes. The narrative pivots around his endeavors at Merry-Mount, where he engages in spirited festivities, depicts early colonial life, and challenges Puritan norms, setting the stage for his eventual conflicts with the more austere Plymouth settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 New England -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Massachusetts -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Morton, Thomas, 1575-1646 -- Travel -- New England Indians of North America -- New England -- History -- 17th century Indians of North America -- Massachusetts -- History -- 17th century New England -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54162 94996 94996