One Small Candle: The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England
One Small Candle: The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England
Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Bremer's ability to penetrate the English and Dutch side of the Plymouth settlers' story and succinctly break down the painstaking minutia of religious conflicts and convictions at play must be appreciated for the difficult work it is. -- Drew Lopenzina,
Early American Literature
Francis Bremer's
One Small Candle, focusing on the crucial early history of the colony, offers what will remain for many years the definitive account of early Plymouth's religious history. -- Evan Haefeli,
Journal of Early American History
Frequently using the perspective of English puritan William Brewster, this history shows Bremer's mastery of puritan sources, history, and historiography, and also marks the 400th anniversary of the colonization at Plymouth. This book covers a fairly brief period of time and a small group of
people, giving space for a close examination, focusing mainly on religious history but also including book history, Native history, and biographical details. -- Jordan Landes, H-Early-America
Bremer's
One Small Candle, focusing on the crucial early history of the colony, offers what will remain for many years the definitive account of early Plymouth's religious history....Combing through all the existing evidence and setting it firmly within its contemporary context, Bremer makes a very
compelling case that the Plymouth church system provided the model for that of Massachusetts. -- Evan Haefeli,
Journal of Early American History
Established scholars will also find it engaging. Summing Up: Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. -- C. R. Esh,
CHOICE
Bremer marries a relevant thesis to a nuanced treatment of the major characters and churches in the Plymouth story... Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. -- C. R. Esh, Houghton College
Bremer's brief examination of the Puritans who settled the Plymouth Colony synthesizes a senior scholar's lifetime of research on Puritanism while offering his fresh reinterpretation of Plymouth's significance.... His book works best as an introduction to the Pilgrims for graduate seminars in
Colonial history and American religion. Established scholars will also find it engaging. --
Choice
Francis Bremer...has devoted most of his scholarly career to the study of 'New England Beginnings, ' and is particularly situated to look at the big picture; this book is very much the product of that vision. While summaries of the work note that this is a study of the role of religion in the
settlement of the Plymouth Colony, it is much more than that--much more....There is real value in the conciseness of Bremer's presentation and an elegance in its brevity....
One Small Candle stands above the stormy sea of books about the
Mayflower that have been produced leading up to the 400th
anniversary, and illuminates not only the religious background of the Pilgrims, but the big picture of their lives, community, and culture. --
Mayflower Quarterly Magazine
This book shines a light on a period and a culture that contributed greatly to the formation of our best institutions, educational, political, and cultural. It is rare to see a historian treat the Puritans with real objectivity, allowing a generous acknowledgement of the contributions their
democratic and reformist ethos made at a crucial time in our history. -- Marilynne Robinson, author of
Gilead
Francis Bremer's
One Small Candle is a remarkable achievement. Drawing on the latest scholarship about the Native peoples of New England and centering his narrative on the Plymouth puritans' religiosity, Bremer replaces Americans' myths about dark-garbed 'Pilgrims' and the purported 'First
Thanksgiving' with a well-crafted, historically accurate account of Plymouth Colony that should attract many interested readers. -- Mary Beth Norton, author of
Founding Mothers & Fathers: Gendered Power and the Forming of American Society
There is no one better than Francis Bremer, after a lifetime of research on early America, to introduce an old story in an absorbingly new way. One of the great founding narratives of American life is here seen through the eyes of a scholar who leads us on a clear and accessible path and reminds us
that this is a tale of two cultures meeting as much as it is an epic of Pilgrim Parents. -- Diarmaid MacCulloch, University of Oxford
Francis Bremer's definitive account of the high ideals of Plymouth Colony is a rich and moving narrative of the experiment in congregationalism that was the blueprint for a participatory democracy. In a masterly synthesis of existing scholarship, the eminent historian of New England cuts away myths
about women's roles, relations with native Americans, and the links with other colonies. -- Rebecca Fraser, author of
The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America
About the Author
Francis J. Bremer is Professor Emeritus of History at Millersville University and the Coordinator of New England Beginnings, a partnership formed to commemorate the cultures that shaped New England four hundred years ago. An eminent scholar of Puritanism in the Atlantic world, he is the author of
the prize-winning
John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father (OUP, 2003);
First Founders: American Puritans and Puritanism in the Atlantic World; and
Building a New Jerusalem: John Davenport, a Puritan in Three Worlds, among other titles.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
Bremer's ability to penetrate the English and Dutch side of the Plymouth settlers' story and succinctly break down the painstaking minutia of religious conflicts and convictions at play must be appreciated for the difficult work it is. -- Drew Lopenzina,
Early American Literature
Francis Bremer's
One Small Candle, focusing on the crucial early history of the colony, offers what will remain for many years the definitive account of early Plymouth's religious history. -- Evan Haefeli,
Journal of Early American History
Frequently using the perspective of English puritan William Brewster, this history shows Bremer's mastery of puritan sources, history, and historiography, and also marks the 400th anniversary of the colonization at Plymouth. This book covers a fairly brief period of time and a small group of
people, giving space for a close examination, focusing mainly on religious history but also including book history, Native history, and biographical details. -- Jordan Landes, H-Early-America
Bremer's
One Small Candle, focusing on the crucial early history of the colony, offers what will remain for many years the definitive account of early Plymouth's religious history....Combing through all the existing evidence and setting it firmly within its contemporary context, Bremer makes a very
compelling case that the Plymouth church system provided the model for that of Massachusetts. -- Evan Haefeli,
Journal of Early American History
Established scholars will also find it engaging. Summing Up: Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. -- C. R. Esh,
CHOICE
Bremer marries a relevant thesis to a nuanced treatment of the major characters and churches in the Plymouth story... Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. -- C. R. Esh, Houghton College
Bremer's brief examination of the Puritans who settled the Plymouth Colony synthesizes a senior scholar's lifetime of research on Puritanism while offering his fresh reinterpretation of Plymouth's significance.... His book works best as an introduction to the Pilgrims for graduate seminars in
Colonial history and American religion. Established scholars will also find it engaging. --
Choice
Francis Bremer...has devoted most of his scholarly career to the study of 'New England Beginnings, ' and is particularly situated to look at the big picture; this book is very much the product of that vision. While summaries of the work note that this is a study of the role of religion in the
settlement of the Plymouth Colony, it is much more than that--much more....There is real value in the conciseness of Bremer's presentation and an elegance in its brevity....
One Small Candle stands above the stormy sea of books about the
Mayflower that have been produced leading up to the 400th
anniversary, and illuminates not only the religious background of the Pilgrims, but the big picture of their lives, community, and culture. --
Mayflower Quarterly Magazine
This book shines a light on a period and a culture that contributed greatly to the formation of our best institutions, educational, political, and cultural. It is rare to see a historian treat the Puritans with real objectivity, allowing a generous acknowledgement of the contributions their
democratic and reformist ethos made at a crucial time in our history. -- Marilynne Robinson, author of
Gilead
Francis Bremer's
One Small Candle is a remarkable achievement. Drawing on the latest scholarship about the Native peoples of New England and centering his narrative on the Plymouth puritans' religiosity, Bremer replaces Americans' myths about dark-garbed 'Pilgrims' and the purported 'First
Thanksgiving' with a well-crafted, historically accurate account of Plymouth Colony that should attract many interested readers. -- Mary Beth Norton, author of
Founding Mothers & Fathers: Gendered Power and the Forming of American Society
There is no one better than Francis Bremer, after a lifetime of research on early America, to introduce an old story in an absorbingly new way. One of the great founding narratives of American life is here seen through the eyes of a scholar who leads us on a clear and accessible path and reminds us
that this is a tale of two cultures meeting as much as it is an epic of Pilgrim Parents. -- Diarmaid MacCulloch, University of Oxford
Francis Bremer's definitive account of the high ideals of Plymouth Colony is a rich and moving narrative of the experiment in congregationalism that was the blueprint for a participatory democracy. In a masterly synthesis of existing scholarship, the eminent historian of New England cuts away myths
about women's roles, relations with native Americans, and the links with other colonies. -- Rebecca Fraser, author of
The Mayflower: The Families, the Voyage, and the Founding of America
About the Author
Francis J. Bremer is Professor Emeritus of History at Millersville University and the Coordinator of New England Beginnings, a partnership formed to commemorate the cultures that shaped New England four hundred years ago. An eminent scholar of Puritanism in the Atlantic world, he is the author of
the prize-winning
John Winthrop: America's Forgotten Founding Father (OUP, 2003);
First Founders: American Puritans and Puritanism in the Atlantic World; and
Building a New Jerusalem: John Davenport, a Puritan in Three Worlds, among other titles.
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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