The Life of Cotton Mather, of Boston, New England is a biography written by Samuel Mather in 1829. The book chronicles the life of Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister and scholar who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Mather was born in Boston in 1663 and was the son of Increase Mather, another well-known Puritan minister. The book covers Mather's childhood, education, and career as a minister, as well as his contributions to science, medicine, and literature. Mather was a prolific writer and published over 400 works during his lifetime. The book also explores Mather's role in the Salem Witch Trials and his controversial views on medicine, including his advocacy for smallpox inoculation. The Life of Cotton Mather, of Boston, New England provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life of a significant figure in American history and offers insight into the religious, cultural, and scientific landscape of colonial America.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.