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The conquests and triumphs of grace : being a brief narrative of the success which the Gospel hath had among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard (and the places adjacent) in New-England : with some remarkable curiosities, concerning the numbers, the customs, and the present circumstances of the Indians on that island : further explaining and confirming the account given of those matters, by Mr. Cotton Mather, in the Life of the renowned Mr. John Eliot / by Matthew Mayhew ; attested by the Reverend Mr. Nath. Mather, and others ; whereto is added, an account concerning the present state of Christianity among the Indians, in other parts of New-England, expressed in the letters of several worthy persons best acquainted therewithal.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mayhew, Matthew, 1648-1710.
- Series:
- Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926.
- Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Indians of North America--Massachusetts--Early works to 1800.
- Indians of North America.
- Indians of North America--Missions--Early works to 1800.
- Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--History--Early works to 1800.
- Martha's Vineyard (Mass.).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (68, [1] p.)
- Other Title:
- Conquests and triumphs of grace
- Place of Publication:
- London : Printed for Nath. Hiller, ..., 1695.
- Contents:
- Of the Indians inhabiting in New-England, and adjacent provinces
- Of the conversion of the Indians, inhabiting certain islands near adjoyning to the continent of New-England ...
- Of the Indians government when Christian
- Postscript
- A further account, concerning the present state of Christianity among the Indians in other parts of New-England
- A letter concerning the success of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England.
- Notes:
- "We whose names are under-written, are well assured and satisfied of the truth of these narratives ... [signed] George Griffith, Matthew Mead, John How, Vincent Alsop, Isaac Chauncy, Nath. Mather"--T.p. verso.
- "The dedication" dated and signed: Martha's Vineyard, June 18. 1694. Matthew Mayhew.
- "The preface" dated and signed: This 29th. of the IIth. month, 1694/5. Nath. Mather.
- "An advertisement"--P. [69]
- Reproduction of original from Huntington Library.
- Sabin no. 47152.
- Cited in:
- RLIN, CTRG97-B2080
- OCLC:
- 368026334
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