History of Grants Under the Great Council for New England: A Lecture (1869)

""History Of Grants Under The Great Council For New England: A Lecture"" is a book written by Samuel Foster Haven and published in 1869. The book explores the history of land grants in New England during the colonial period, specifically those issued by the Great Council for New England. Haven's lecture delves into the political and economic factors that influenced the granting of land to individuals and groups, including the impact of the English Civil War and the rise of Puritanism. The book also examines the impact of these land grants on the Native American populations of New England.Through primary source documents and historical analysis, Haven provides a comprehensive overview of the Great Council's land granting practices and their legacy in the development of New England. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America and the role of land ownership in shaping its development.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.