Publisher's Synopsis
""A Memoir of Cotton Mather: With a Genealogy of the Family of Mather"" is a historical book written by Samuel Gardner Drake and first published in 1851. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister, author, and scholar who lived in New England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book includes a detailed biography of Mather, tracing his life from his birth in 1663 to his death in 1728. It covers his education, his religious and intellectual pursuits, his involvement in the Salem witch trials, and his numerous publications, including his famous work ""Magnalia Christi Americana."" In addition to the biography, the book also includes a genealogy of the Mather family, tracing their lineage back to the 16th century in England. The genealogy covers several generations of the family, including Cotton Mather's father, Increase Mather, who was also a prominent Puritan minister and scholar. Overall, ""A Memoir of Cotton Mather"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most important Puritan figures, as well as a detailed look at the Mather family's history and lineage. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early American history, Puritanism, or genealogy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
