The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes

"The New English Canaan of Thomas Morton with Introductory Matter and Notes" by Thomas Morton is a historical account, presented with additional context by Charles Francis Adams, Jr., detailing the early colonial period in New England through the eyes of the controversial figure, Thomas Morton. The book sets the stage by referencing other key figures and early colonial endeavors, depicting Morton as a spirited individual who clashed with Puritan norms through his settlement at Merrymount. Here, he engaged in trade, revelry, and interactions with Native Americans— activities which led to conflicts with the more austere Plymouth settlers, shaping a narrative around freedom, cultural clashes, and observations of revelry in early America.