The anthology , edited by Alan Heimert and Andrew Delbanco, offers a vivid look into the lives and thoughts of the early Puritan settlers . This 456-page collection, published by Harvard University Press , serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the intellectual and cultural foundation of New England. Key Features of the Anthology
: Sections like "Loomings" and "The Migration" use personal journals and reminiscences to illustrate the raw emotionality of settling in a "poor, cold, and useless" place. Where to Buy The Puritans in America: a narrative anthology
: The book is organized into six sections that trace Puritan thought from its arrival in New England to its eventual fragmentation. The anthology , edited by Alan Heimert and
: Includes John Winthrop's iconic sermon, "A Model of Christian Charity," which outlined the high ideals of the new community. Where to Buy : The book is organized
: Documents the internal struggles of the colony, such as the Antinomian crisis and the debates between John Cotton and Roger Williams.
: In addition to major sermons and poems, the collection features rare documents such as Anne Hutchinson's testimony and accounts of the witchcraft crisis.