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Two treatises of Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs. The first of earthly mindedness, wherein is shewed, 1. What earthly mindedness is. ... 6. Directions how to get our hearts free from earthly mindedness. The second treatise, of conversing in Heaven, and walking with God. Wherein is shewed, 1. How the Saints have their conversation in Heaven. ... 9. Rules for our walking with God by Jeremiah Burroughs

A treatise of faith divided into two parts the first shewing the nature, the second, the life of faith : both tending to direct the weak Christian ... by John Ball

[Works] by John Mayer

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Maison rustique, or, The countrey farme by Charles Estienne

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TagsReligion (29), Sermons (9), History (7), Classics (2), Reference (2), Militaria (2), Bibles (2), Agriculture (1), Psalms (1), Law (1) — see all tags

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About meMyles Standish (~1593 - 3 October 1656), Mayflower passenger and commander of the Plymouth colony's militia. Served as a soldier in the Netherlands prior to the passage to America. Was the governor's assistant in Plymouth, as well as the colony's treasurer. He moved to Duxbury in the mid-1630s. Married first Rose --, who died early in 1621, and second Barbara --, with whom he had seven children.

About my libraryStandish's library is given as documented in the probate inventory of his estate, taken 8 December 1656 and presented 4 May 1657. The books are valued at £11/13, out of a total inventory value of £358/7.

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GroupsLibraries of Early America

Real nameMyles Standish

LocationPlymouth and Duxbury, MA

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Member sinceNov 24, 2011