Download or read book People, Politics, and Society in Colonial Western Massachusetts written by Carl I. Hammer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the colonial history of western Massachusetts, this book provides fresh insights into important colonial social issues including African slavery, relations with Native Americans, the experiences of women, provisions for mental illness, old age and higher education, in addition to more traditional topics such as the nature of colonial governance, literacy and the book trade, Jonathan Edwards’ ministries in Northampton and Stockbridge, and Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s efforts to prevent a break with Britain. For related reading on this topic, check out Carl I. Hammer’s Pugnacious Puritans.