Essays in American history

"Essays in American History" by Henry Ferguson is a collection of historical writings that explores key moments and ideas in the nation's past. The essays revisit the experiences of Quakers in New England, examining their challenging relationship with the Puritan settlers and their struggle for religious freedom. The book presents the witchcraft trials and also offers insight into the views of Loyalists during the Revolution, examining both the reasons and their perspectives. The book strives to give readers new ways of thinking about important people and events, while giving thought to overlooked or misunderstood parts of history.