This book provides a detailed account of the early English settlements in America, with a particular focus on the Puritan colonies. The author explores the economic, political, and religious motivations behind the colonization, as well as the challenges faced by the settlers in adapting to their new environment. Drawing on contemporary sources and historical records, this book offers a comprehensive overview of a crucial period in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.