The Trials of Thomas Morton...

Adding new depth to our understanding of early New England society, this riveting account of Thomas Morton explores the tensions that arose from competing colonial visions. Colonial authorities exiled him three separate times from New England, but Morton kept returning to fight for his beliefs. Jack Dempsey's self-published "Thomas Morton of Merrymount" (2000) is far more comprehensive and superior to this. Morton himself left behind little biographical information, and barely appears in this narrative until page 100 (1/2 way to the end). Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Here's an exercise, which can serve as a model for making a counterargument. Infamous for dancing around a maypole in defiance of his Pilgrim neighbours, Morton was reviled for selling guns to the Natives. The Trials of Thomas Morton Book Description: A new look at Thomas Morton, his controversial colonial philosophy, and his lengthy feud with the Puritans Adding new depth to our understanding of early New England society, this riveting account of Thomas Morton explores the tensions that arose from competing colonial visions. A lawyer and fur trader, Thomas Morton dreamed of a society where Algonquian peoples and English colonists could coexist. Colonial authorities exiled him three separate times from New England, but Morton kept returning to fight for his beliefs. Colonial authorities exiled him three times from New England, but Morton … This compelling counter-narrative to the familiar story of the Puritans combines a rich understanding of the period with a close reading of early texts to bring the contentious Morton to life. trader, Thomas Morton dreamed of a society where Algonquian peoples and English colonists could coexist. Colonial authorities exiled him three times from New England, but Morton kept returning to fight for his beliefs. A new look at Thomas Morton, his controversial colonial philosophy, and his lengthy feud with the Puritans DESPRE COOKIES Folosim cookies pentru funcționalitatea site-ului și pentru a-ți oferi o experiență personalizată pe Okian. A lawyer and fur trader, Thomas Morton dreamed of a society where Algonquian peoples and English colonists could coexist. Colonial authorities exiled him three separate times from New England, but Morton kept returning to fight for his beliefs. Colonial authorities exiled him three separate times from New England, but Morton kept returning to fight for his beliefs. Infamous for dancing around a maypole in defiance of his Pilgrim neighbors, Morton was reviled by the Puritans for selling guns to the Natives. A new look at Thomas Morton, his controversial colonial philosophy, and his lengthy feud with the Puritans. The Trial of Thomas Morton By Gina Shaffer. Infamous for dancing around a maypole in defiance of his Pilgrim neighbors, Morton was reviled by the Puritans for selling guns to the Natives. Adding new depth to our understanding of early New England society, this riveting account of Thomas Morton explores the tensions that arose from competing colonial visions. Adding new depth to our understanding of early New England society, this riveting account of Thomas Morton explores the tensions that arose from competing colonial visions. Infamous for dancing around a maypole in defiance of his Pilgrim neighbors, Morton was reviled by the Puritans for selling guns to the Natives. Infamous for dancing around a maypole in defiance of his Pilgrim neighbours, Morton was reviled for selling guns to the Natives.