Publisher's Synopsis
""The First Parish in Brookline: A Historical Sketch"" is a book written by William Henry Lyon in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the history of the First Parish Church in Brookline, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1718 to the late 19th century. Lyon provides a comprehensive overview of the church's early years, including its founding by a group of dissenters who broke away from the established church in Boston. The book also covers the many changes and challenges that the church faced over the years, including the American Revolution, the rise of Unitarianism, and the Civil War. Lyon's account is based on extensive research and includes many primary source documents, such as church records, diaries, and letters. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the First Parish Church in Brookline, as well as the broader history of religion 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.
