Charles Deane's The Life of Mr. Thomas Dudley is a fascinating biography of one of the most important figures in Massachusetts colonial history. Dudley, who served as governor of the colony several times, was a key player in the establishment of the Puritan settlement in New England. Drawing on extensive research and documentation, Deane provides a comprehensive look at Dudley's life and legacy, from his early childhood in England to his later years in America. This electronic resource, which includes additional material by Cotton Mather, is an essential resource for anyone interested in colonial history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.