Richard P Gildrie: 1 book
The Profane, the Civil, and the Godly
The Reformation of Manners in Orthodox New England, 1679–1749
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1993
In this prize-winning study of the sacred and profane in Puritan New England, Richard P. Gildrie seeks to understand not only the fears, aspirations, and moral theories of Puritan reformers but also the customs and attitudes they sought to transform. Topics include tavern mores, family order, witchcraft,...
