Publisher's Synopsis
The Documentary History of Suffield: In the Colony and Province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New England, 1660-1749 is a book written by Hezekiah Spencer Sheldon and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Suffield, a town in the state of Connecticut, during the period of 1660-1749. The author has used primary sources such as town records, church records, and personal diaries to construct a detailed narrative of the town's development, including its settlement, growth, and political and social changes over time. The book covers various topics such as the town's relationship with neighboring towns, conflicts with Native Americans, the impact of the French and Indian War, and the town's involvement in the American Revolution. The book also includes genealogical information about the town's early settlers and prominent families. Overall, the Documentary History of Suffield provides a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of early New England towns.Contains First Period, 1600-1682; Second Period, 1682-1715; Third Period, 1716-1749.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
