A Practical Discourse to Sea Faring Men. Preached in Falmouth, Lord's-Day, A.M. April 28, 1771

  • John Boyles: Boston, 1771
By Smith, Thomas
John Boyles: Boston, 1771. 40 pp. In good condition with the half title in a later binding. Smith was the long-time pastor of the First Parish church in what is now Portland, Maine, from 1727 until 1784. He became quite wealthy and owned slaves, and he profited financially from money obtained by bounties on the scalps of Wabanaki people in the 1740s. Evans: 12229 and ESTC W26866. 18 copies in libraries. Lefkowitz listed a copy for sale in 1978; otherwise, it is scarce.

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Title

A Practical Discourse to Sea Faring Men. Preached in Falmouth, Lord's-Day, A.M. April 28, 1771

Author

Smith, Thomas

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Publisher

Boston: John Boyles

Date

1771


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