“The important point of this report [Montague, Massachusetts; July 7, 1774] may be summed up in six resolutions: 1. We approve of… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“[Enoch Root] hadn't really known what to expect of America. But people here seem to do things—hangings included—with a blunt, blank efficiency… — Neal Stephenson Copy Share Image
“It was an early saying here [Massachusetts] that there were 'Roots enough to plant Hampshire County and Gunns enough to defend them.” — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“We have been gradually finding out that there is more democracy in letting a committee or representative ten to details than in… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“The mysterious Enoch Root meets 8-year-old Benjamin Franklin, Boston, 1713: "Do I look like a schoolmaster to you?" "No, but you talk… — Neal Stephenson Copy Share Image
“New Englanders began the Revolution not to institute reforms and changes in the order of things, but to save the institutions and… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
