A History of New England with Particular Reference to the Denomination of Christians Called Baptists, Volumes I & II

Isaac Backus’ history of religious development in New England offers a valuable window into early America and the rise of religious traditions, particularly the Baptists. Primarily created to remedy the lack of attention paid to Baptists and religious oppression in other Puritan histories, Isaac Backus presents a detailed account of important figures and events related to the Baptists.