Council for New England

In this detailed history, William Brigham traces the establishment and early years of the Council for New England, a joint-stock company chartered by King James I in 1620 to colonize the region. Packed with primary sources and fascinating anecdotes, this book sheds new light on the founding of one of America's most iconic regions.

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