Historical Sketch of the Dorchester First Parish is a book written by Daniel Weld Baker in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the First Parish in Dorchester, Massachusetts, from its founding in the early 17th century up to the time of publication. The author chronicles the various religious and social changes that the church and its congregation underwent over the years, including the impact of the American Revolution and the rise of Unitarianism. Baker also explores the lives and contributions of the many pastors and members of the church who played significant roles in its development. Through his research and writing, Baker offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the oldest and most important religious institutions in New England.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.