Edward Godfrey

''Edward Godfrey: His Life, Letters, and Public Services, 1584-1664'' is a historical biography written by Charles Edward Banks and published in 1887. The book chronicles the life and career of Edward Godfrey, a prominent figure in the early colonial history of New England. Godfrey was born in England in 1584 and came to America in 1630 as part of the Puritan migration. He settled in Massachusetts and became involved in the political and religious affairs of the colony. Over the course of his life, Godfrey served in various public offices, including as a representative to the General Court and as a member of the governor’s council. He was also a prolific letter writer, and many of his letters are included in the book. The biography provides a detailed look at Godfrey’s personal and professional life, as well as his contributions to the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early American history, colonial politics, or the Puritan way of life.''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.