""The Bay Colony: A Civil, Religious and Social History of the Massachusetts Colony and Its Settlements"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and its various settlements, written by William Dummer Northend and first published in 1896. The book offers a detailed exploration of the colony's founding, its early struggles and successes, and its development into a thriving and influential society. Northend delves into the political, religious, and social structures of the colony, examining the roles of its leaders, the challenges faced by its inhabitants, and the ways in which the colony's values and beliefs shaped its culture and identity. The book also explores the relationships between the Bay Colony and other colonies and nations, as well as the impact of external events such as wars and economic changes on the colony's development. Overall, ""The Bay Colony"" provides a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important and influential colonies in American history.From The Landing At Cape Ann In 1624 To The Death Of Governor Winthrop In 1649.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.