Roger Williams

"Roger Williams" by May Emery Hall is a detailed story about the life of Roger Williams, an important person who helped start Rhode Island and believed strongly in religious freedom in early America. The book looks at his difficult times, what he thought was right, and how his ideas changed the way people thought about society and government; it also shines light on his interactions with the Puritans and Native Americans. It starts by looking into Roger Williams's early years, even though some parts of his childhood are not well known. The story shows him growing into someone who bravely stood up for what he believed in, fighting for the right to think and believe freely. It gives clues about Williams's complicated connections with others, like being taught by Sir Edward Coke and working as a chaplain. This sets the scene for the troubles he would face later, especially because of his opinions on religious freedom, which caused him to be kicked out of Massachusetts. This event then pushed him to create Providence, a safe place for people who were treated badly for their beliefs.