""The Life of Tristram Coffyn, of Nantucket, Massachusetts: Founder of the Family Line in America"" is a historical biography written by Allen Coffin and published in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the life of Tristram Coffyn, who is considered the founder of the Coffin family line in America. The book traces Tristram Coffyn's life from his birth in England in 1605 to his eventual settlement in Nantucket, Massachusetts in the mid-17th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Tristram Coffyn's family history, his early life in England, his migration to America, and his role in the establishment of Nantucket as a thriving community. The book also includes a wealth of information on the social, economic, and political conditions of the time, as well as a detailed genealogy of the Coffin family line in America. Overall, ""The Life of Tristram Coffyn, of Nantucket, Massachusetts"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America and the founding of one of its most prominent families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.