A Rough List of a Collection of Transcripts Relating to the History of New England: 1630-1776 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Lewis Gay

9780656393008: A Rough List of a Collection of Transcripts Relating to the History of New England: 1630-1776 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656393009 ISBN 13: 9780656393008

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A wealth of primary voices illuminate the complex history of New England and the Atlantic world from 1630 to 1776.

This collection assembles transcripts, dispatches, memorials, and letters that reveal naval affairs, trade, migration, and political tension across the era.

From the intimate details of maritime logistics and privateering to the grand movements of armies and colonies, the pages map a world where Nantucket whales, Nova Scotia operations, and Loyalist concerns collide with bold ambitions and fragile loyalties. The material ranges from naval orders and prisoner exchanges to petitions, petitions, and reports that shaped policy and daily life on both sides of the Atlantic.

Actual historical documents—letters, orders, and reports—covering colonial defense, shipping, and international diplomacy.
Accounts of pirate activity, refugee movements, and the strategic stakes of the Atlantic sea lanes.
Material related to Nantucket, whaling, and regional trade, including memorials and policy notes.
Sections devoted to prominent figures and institutions, including the Royal Society correspondence and colonial governments.

Ideal for readers who enjoy documentary history, maritime studies, and early American colonies seen through original transcripts.

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