Diary Of Joshua Hempstead Of New London, Connecticut: Covering A Period Of Forty-Seven Years From September, 1711 To November, 1758

by Joshua Hempstead

The ""Diary Of Joshua Hempstead Of New London, Covering A Period Of Forty-Seven Years From September, 1711 To November, 1758"" is a historical account written by Joshua Hempstead, a prominent citizen of New London during the 18th century. The diary covers a span of 47 years, from September 1711 to November 1758, and provides a detailed insight into the daily life, customs, and events of the time. The diary is divided into different sections, each covering a specific period of time. It includes descriptions of local politics, trade, and commerce, as well as personal accounts of Hempstead's family life, social interactions, and religious beliefs. The book also contains detailed accounts of significant historical events such as the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the Great Awakening.The diary is considered to be an important primary source for historians studying the colonial period in America. It provides a unique perspective on the social, economic, and political landscape of New England during the 18th century. The book was originally published in 1901 and has since been reprinted several times. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New England and the United States.Containing Valuable Genealogical Data Relating To Many New London Families, References To The Colonial Wars, Tot He Shipping And Other Matters Of Interest Pertaining To The Town And The Times, With An Account Of A Journey Made By The Writer From New London To Maryland.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.

764 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2010

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

The diary of an American colonial-era man in New London, Connecticut that contains a wealth of details about not only his own life but the general social and material composition of his town at the time. Therefore, as a primary source, it's of great value to historians but it's also a very interesting book to read for anyone intrigued by colonial history. The fact he maintained the diary for so long really helps it provide a comprehensive, encompassing, view of New London and its environs. There is an explicatus that was written fairly recently (maybe in the past couple of decades) that provides additional background info on New London at the time and looks to be very useful, but I've not purchased that yet—still, I probably will. The diary itself is fascinating, but if you're not up on general aspects of colonial life at the time, you may not get everything out of it you could which seems a good reason to get the explicatus, too.