This extraordinary volume offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of a pioneering American clergyman and scholar. Featuring Bentley's personal diary, along with a biographical sketch and other…

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and…

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

Title: A sermon preached before the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company in Boston: June 6, 1796: being the anniversary of their election of officers.

Author: William Bentley

Publisher: Gale, Sabin…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part…

William Bentley was a leading clergyman and social commentator in early 19th-century Massachusetts. This diary, written over the course of seven years, provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life…