The Diary of Rev. Daniel Wadsworth is a unique document that sheds light on the social and religious conditions in New England during the 17th century. Wadsworth was a Puritan minister who lived through the tumultuous period of colonization and Indian wars. His writings provide insights into the challenges faced by the early settlers and the ways in which they coped with the new environment. This edition includes an introduction that places the diary in the context of the Puritan tradition and the history of New England.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.