Publisher's Synopsis
The Acts of Dr. Bray's Visitation, published in 1700, is a historical account of the visitation tour conducted by Thomas Bray, an English clergyman, in the American colonies. The book chronicles Bray's travels through Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where he inspected the conditions of the Anglican churches and schools established in the region. The text includes detailed reports of Bray's interactions with local clergy, government officials, and Native American communities, as well as his observations on the social and economic landscape of the colonies.The Acts of Dr. Bray's Visitation provides an invaluable glimpse into the early history of Anglicanism in America, as well as the broader social and cultural context of the colonies in the late seventeenth century. Bray's tour was a crucial step in the development of the Anglican Church in America, and his efforts to establish schools and promote literacy had a lasting impact on the region. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of religion, education, and colonial 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.
