The Groton Averys (Classic Reprint): Christopher and James, the Founders of the Family: Christopher and James, the Founders of the Family (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A vivid slice of 17th‑century New England, The Groton Averys traces a family’s role in early American history.

Spanning law, land, and frontier diplomacy, this nonfiction work centers on Captain James Avery and his neighbors as they shaped towns, courts, and relations with Indigenous peoples. Explore how colonial records, deeds, and town meetings reveal daily life, politics, and the duties of local leadership. From land purchases near Boston to frontier defense against war with Native peoples, the book compiles remarkable glimpses into governance, settlement, and community norms.

• Learn how early settlers used courts, commissions, and town meetings to run a growing colony.
• See the interplay between land deals, family ties, and public duties in a developing town.
• Meet figures like Captain Avery and other colonial leaders who helped navigate conflict and alliance.
• Discover how historical documents illuminate daily life, law, and social order in 17th‑century New England.

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