"Wessagusset and Weymouth" by Charles Francis Adams, Jr. is a historical exploration of the initial colonies of Weymouth and Wessagusset in Massachusetts. This account chronicles the lives of the settlers, detailing their relationships with Native Americans and the trials they overcame when establishing the town in the 17th century. Adams sets the scene by emphasizing Weymouth's historical significance as one of Massachusetts' oldest settlements, describing in vivid detail the settlers' difficult fight for survival against brutal winters, scarce resources, and clashes with Native Americans. The story brings to light figures like Thomas Weston, whose grand colonial ambitions resulted in hardship, hunger, and violent skirmishes with Indigenous communities. Through detailed storytelling, the book presents insight into the early settlers' experiences, highlighting their search for stability and community in an unfamiliar world.
Wessagusset and Weymouth
By Charles Francis Adams
In early Massachusetts, colonists face starvation and conflict as they struggle to build a new life and manage challenging relationships with the Indigenous people.
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About the AuthorCharles Francis Adams Jr. was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission.
Charles Francis Adams Jr. was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission.
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