Cotton Mather
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A major intellectual and public figure in English-speaking colonial America, Cotton Mather helped lead the successful revolt of 1689 against Sir Edmund Andros, the governor of New England appointed by King James II. Mather's subsequent involvement in the Salem witch trials of 1692–1693, which he defended in the book ''Wonders of the Invisible World'' (1693), attracted intense controversy in his own day and has negatively affected his historical reputation. As a historian of colonial New England, Mather is noted for his ''Magnalia Christi Americana'' (1702).
Personally and intellectually committed to the waning social and religious orders in New England, Cotton Mather unsuccessfully sought the presidency of Harvard College. After 1702, Cotton Mather clashed with Joseph Dudley, the governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, whom Mather attempted unsuccessfully to drive out of power. Mather championed the new Yale College as an intellectual bulwark of Puritanism in New England. He corresponded extensively with European intellectuals and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Glasgow in 1710.
A promoter of the new experimental science in America, Cotton Mather carried out original research on plant hybridization. He also researched the variolation method of inoculation as a means of preventing smallpox contagion, which he learned about from an African-American slave who he owned, Onesimus. He dispatched many reports on scientific matters to the Royal Society of London, which elected him as a fellow in 1713. Mather's promotion of inoculation against smallpox caused violent controversy in Boston during the outbreak of 1721. Scientist and United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, who as a young Bostonian had opposed the old Puritan order represented by Mather and participated in the anti-inoculation campaign, later described Mather's book ''Bonifacius'', or ''Essays to Do Good'' (1710) as a major influence on his life. Provided by Wikipedia
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The present state of New-England : Considered in a discourse on the necessities and advantages of a public spirit in every man; especially, at such a time as this. Made at the lect... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Maternal consolations : An essay on, the consolations of God; whereof, a man whom his mother comforteth, receives a shadow; and all the children of God, enjoy the substance. Made o... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Elizabeth in her holy retirement : An essay to prepare a pious woman for her lying in. Or, Maxims and methods of piety, to direct and support an handmaid of the Lord, who expects a... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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A weaned Christian. Or, Some good things, by which a serious Christian may be made easy when great things are deny'd unto him : In a brief essay, to render the language of heaven i... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Boston, in N.E. : Printed and sold by Timothy Green, at the north end of the town, 1704Call Number: Loading…
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Christian loyalty. Or, Some suitable sentiments on the withdraw of King George the First, of glorious memory, and the access of King George the Second, unto the throne of the Briti... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Virtue in it's verdure : A Christian exhibited as a green olivetree, in the House of God; with a character of the virtuous Mrs. Abigail Brown: (the amiable and memorable consort of... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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A collection, of some of the many offensive matters, contained in a pamphlet, entituled, The order of the Gospel revived : [Two lines of quotation in Latin and English]. by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Printed at Boston : Sold by T. Green, 1701Other Authors: “…Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728…”
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The day, & the work of the day : A brief discourse, on what fears we may have at this time to quicken us; what hopes there are at this time to comfort us: and what prayers would be... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions : A faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed pers... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Printed at Boston in N. England : By R.P. [i.e., Richard Pierce] 1689. Sold by Joseph Brunning, at his shop at the corner of the Prison-Lane next the Exchange, 1689Call Number: Loading…
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Concio ad populum : A distressed people entertained with proposals for the relief of their distresses. In a sermon at Boston; made in the audience of His Excellency the governour,... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Decennium luctuosum : An history of remarkable occurrences, in the long war, which New-England hath had with the Indian savages, from the year, 1688. To the year 1698. by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
Boston Ind. New-England : Printed by B. Green, and J. Allen, for Samuel Phillips, at the brick shop, near the Old-Meeting-House, 1699Other Authors: “…Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728…”
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Zalmonah : The Gospel of the brasen serpent, in the Mosaic history. : Offered with some uncommon sentiments upon it; and with moving exhibitions and commendations of the glorious R... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Duodecennium luctuosum : The history of a long war with Indian salvages, and their directors and abettors; from the year, 1702. To the year, 1714. Comprised in a short essay, to de... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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A monitory letter to them who needlessly & frequently absent themselves from the publick worship of God : Briefly representing the nature & intent of religious assemblies, and the... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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The high attainment : A brief discourse concerning resignation to the will of God; a glorious duty incumbent on every Christian, and containing in it, the very spirit, and comfort,... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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The fall of Babylon : A short and plain catechism, which detects & confutes the principles of popery: and arms the Protestant from the Tower of David, for the defence of his holy r... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Mare pacificum : A short essay upon those noble principles of Christianity, which may always compose and rejoyce, the mind of the afflicted Christian: and procure unto him a perpet... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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The angel of Bethesda, visiting the invalids of a miserable world : [Seven lines of quotations] by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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The nightingale. An essay on songs among thorns. Or The supports & comforts of the afflicted believer : Thankfully published by one that has had experience of them. ; [Two lines fr... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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Utilia. Real and vital religion served, in the various & glorious intentions of it : With eight essays upon important subjects, which have a serviceable aspect upon it ... : [Two l... by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
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