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Excerpt from Original Narratives of Early American History: Johnson''s Wonder Working Providence, 1628-1651
There are also various internal evidences which point to this authorship. The foundation of the town and church of Woburn are related at much greater length than is the case with any of the other Massachusetts towns, some of them much more important. Other transactions in which Captain J ohn son is known to have had an Official part are likewise narrated with especial fulness. In chapter XXVI. Of the second book, in which the author names the other officers of the military companies of the colony, he says, The band of Concord is led by Capt. Simon Willard, being a Kentish souldier, as is Capt. Goggin [gookin], the band of Woburn led by another Kentish Captain. Now we know that the unnamed trainband captain of Woburn was Captain Ed ward Johnson, and that he came from the county of Kent in England.
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There are also various internal evidences which point to this authorship. The foundation of the town and church of Woburn are related at much greater length than is the case with any of the other Massachusetts towns, some of them much more important. Other transactions in which Captain J ohn son is known to have had an Official part are likewise narrated with especial fulness. In chapter XXVI. Of the second book, in which the author names the other officers of the military companies of the colony, he says, The band of Concord is led by Capt. Simon Willard, being a Kentish souldier, as is Capt. Goggin [gookin], the band of Woburn led by another Kentish Captain. Now we know that the unnamed trainband captain of Woburn was Captain Ed ward Johnson, and that he came from the county of Kent in England.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Language - English
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ISBN - 9780265438190
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm
Page Count - 303
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Page Count - 305
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