The founding of New England

"The Founding of New England" by James Truslow Adams is a historical exploration of how New England came to be, starting with its discovery and the challenges people faced while settling there. The story looks at the land itself and how it shaped where people lived and what jobs they did, and it uncovers the societal structures that formed among the first inhabitants, depicting their encounters with Native Americans. The book seeks to provide a fresh look at New England's early days, explaining how money issues and politics, not just religion, drove people to move and build new lives in this part of America.