True Stories from History and Biography Part 1 Chapter 9

In which the venerable Grandfather, surrounded by youthful listeners, reflects upon the wistful contrast between the innocence of childhood and the weighty tapestry of history, as he recounts the somber days when the American colonies grappled with the despotic rule of King James and his agent Sir Edmund Andros. In this solemn narrative, the ancient Chair of State becomes a poignant emblem of governance and change, culminating in the restoration of liberty under Governor Bradstreet and the dawn of a new era for New England.