William Leete: Co-Founder Of Guilford (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432587642)

""William Leete: Co-Founder Of Guilford"" is a historical biography written by Charles Lewis Biggs. The book traces the life and legacy of William Leete, one of the founding fathers of Guilford, a town located in Connecticut, USA. The author explores Leete's early life, his education, and his involvement in the Puritan movement in England. The book also covers Leete's journey to America and his contribution to the establishment of the New Haven Colony. The author delves into Leete's role in the political and social development of Guilford, including his service as the town's magistrate, governor, and representative to the General Assembly of Connecticut. The book also examines Leete's personal life, including his family and relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton. Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed and engaging account of Leete's life and his impact on the history of Guilford and Connecticut. The book is well-researched and includes primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, the Puritan movement, and the founding of Guilford.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.

Author: Charles Lewis Biggs
ISBN-10: 1432587641
ISBN-13: 9781432587642
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d