Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams
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Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams is a biography of Roger Williams
, champion of religious freedom and founder of Providence Plantation, written for children by Jeanette Eaton
. First published in 1944, it was illustrated with full-page woodcuts by Woodi Ishmael. The book was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1945.
Roger Williams (theologian)
Roger Williams was an English Protestant theologian who was an early proponent of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. In 1636, he began the colony of Providence Plantation, which provided a refuge for religious minorities. Williams started the first Baptist church in America,...
, champion of religious freedom and founder of Providence Plantation, written for children by Jeanette Eaton
Jeanette Eaton
Jeanette Eaton was an American writer of children's literature. A suffragist and feminist, she was a 4-time winner of the Newbery Honor, one of only four writers to win the Newbery Honor four or five times.-Biography:...
. First published in 1944, it was illustrated with full-page woodcuts by Woodi Ishmael. The book was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1945.