The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday by Henry M. Brooks
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"The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the customs and societal norms surrounding the observance of Sunday in New England, drawing primarily from old newspaper articles from Boston and Salem. It appears to highlight the tension between traditional practices and evolving attitudes towards the Sabbath, offering a fascinating glimpse into past cultural values. The
opening of the book introduces the context of the observance of Sunday by recounting an incident involving General Washington, who faced scrutiny for riding on a Sunday, and follows with various historical perspectives on Sabbath observance. It includes reflections from old newspapers, covering the strict regulations against Sunday activities and the many debates about the importance of maintaining this day for worship versus engaging in leisure. The text showcases changing attitudes towards the Sabbath over the years and presents a blend of narrative and commentary that sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topic throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday Gleanings Chiefly From Old Newspapers Of Boston And Salem, Massachusetts |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New England -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Sunday |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17483 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17483-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 611 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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