New Englands Prospect: A true, lively, and experimentall description of that part of America, commonly called New England: discovering the state of that Countrie, both as it stands to our new-come English Planters; and to the old Native Inhabitants

Author: Wood, William, active 1629-1635

Synopsis:

'New England's Prospect' is a captivating and immersive exploration of the mysterious and untamed land known as New England. Written by William Wood, an Englishman who ventured to this uncharted territory in the early 17th century, the book offers a vivid and experiential description of both the English settlers and the indigenous inhabitants of the region. Through his keen observations and firsthand encounters, Wood paints a fascinating picture of the state of the country, its natural wonders, and the complex interactions between the new colonizers and the native people. As the reader delves into this enthralling account, they will be transported to a time of discovery, conflict, and the clash of cultures in the vast wilderness of New England.

Genres:
Historical non-fiction, Travelogue, Ethnography

Themes:
Colonization, Cultural encounters, Natural landscapes

Subjects:

• Indians of North America -- Massachusetts -- Early works to 1800
• Massachuset language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. -- Early works to 1800
• Massachusetts -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
• Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

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