Publisher's Synopsis
""John Wheelwright 1592-1679"" is a biography written by John Heard Jr. that chronicles the life and legacy of John Wheelwright, a prominent Puritan minister and leader in colonial New England during the 17th century. The book explores Wheelwright's early life in England, his journey to America, and his involvement in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It also delves into his controversial religious teachings and his eventual banishment from Massachusetts, which led to the founding of the settlement of Exeter in New Hampshire. The book provides a comprehensive look at Wheelwright's impact on the development of New England and his contributions to the religious and political landscape of the region. Through detailed research and analysis, Heard Jr. paints a vivid portrait of this influential figure and sheds light on the complexities of colonial life in America.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.