A Biographical Dictionary Containing a Brief Account of the First Settlers and Other Eminent Characters Amoung the Magistrates, Ministers, Literary and Worthy Men in New England

This book presents extraordinary incidents and qualities of the "fathers" of 18th century New England. The alphabetically arranged sketches are short but informative, providing when and where these men were born, their education and accomplishments, and their impact on their communities. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.