Download or read book Puritan Adventure written by Lois Lenski and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells a story about the life of children and adults in the Puritan settlements ten years after the Puritans landed.
Download or read book Puritan Adventure Written and Illustrated by L Lenski written by Lois Lenski and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Adventures of Silas Freethorn written by D. J. Renner and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wild ride through mid 1600's North American settlement... Young Silas Freethorn realizes from a very early age that he doesn't quite fit into Puritan New England society. Witnessing whippings and hangings, and living by strict rules, lead him to behaviors and thoughts that aren't tolerated in his community. Luckily, he meets and befriends Abigail Reed. Pretty and cunning Abigail, gives Silas the friend he needs to tolerate the society they live in. However, an unfortunate series of events leads to a betrayal that forces Silas to leave home and begin an improbable adventure. For the next seven years, Silas struggles to stay alive as he grows from boy to a man. His adventures lead him to a Wyandot Native American Indian village, through the Appalachian Mountains with a pair of French fur trappers, and eventually to a Spanish mission that is being built. Brave Silas is forced to make many difficult decisions along the way while still confronting burning questions about the betrayals in his past. What destiny does his future hold? Will he survive to follow his chosen path? The Adventures of Silas Freethorn: A Puritan Tale
Download or read book Puritan Adventure written and Illustrated by Lois Lenski written by Lois Lenski and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Adventures of Silas Freethorn written by D. J. Renner and published by . This book was released on 2015-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Silas Freethorn realizes from a very early age that he doesn't quite fit into Puritan New England society. Witnessing whippings and hangings, and living by strict rules, lead him to behaviors and thoughts that aren't tolerated in his community. Luckily, he meets and befriends Abigail Reed. Pretty and cunning Abigail, gives Silas the friend he needs to tolerate the society they live in. However, an unfortunate series of events leads to a betrayal that forces Silas to leave home and begin an improbable adventure.For the next seven years, Silas struggles to stay alive as he grows from a boy to a man. His adventures lead him to a Wyandot Native American Indian village, through the Appalachian Mountains with a pair of French fur trappers, and eventually to a Spanish mission that is being built. Brave Silas is forced to make many difficult decisions along the way while still confronting burning questions about the betrayals in his past.
Download or read book Newarker written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Newarker written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Newarker written by John Cotton Dana and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recovery of the Protestant Adventure written by Neill Quinn Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventure written by Serge Soupel and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As readers of medieval and Renaissance literature know, etymologists associate "adventure" with chance: with that which happens surprisingly - "at" a "venture" - through an unexpected confluence of unpredictable events. Reading the whole history of the word, however, reveals that the long eighteenth century presided over the modernization of the term and its underlying idea. Happenstance fell into the background, while grandeur, risk, and novelty entered the spotlight. One could even plan an adventure, and by the time of Defoe, Catesby, Charlevoix, and Humboldt, adventure was already linked to significant prestige and robust standards: one needed plenty of gusto, at least a little money, a modicum of social standing, and a lot of gumption in order to qualify for a career in risky business." "Full of colorful anecdotes, the adventure idiom prevalent in eighteenth century culture provides abundant material that is interesting in its own right, while also helping scholars of the long eighteenth century to grapple with key issues of the period. To the exploration of the many new possibilities for understanding the early modern zest for adventure the contributors of this volume have dedicated themselves. Essays address the subjective production and reception of adventurous thought in the works of Boswell, Bunyan, Cowper, Richardson, and pastor Edward Young; the embodiment of adventure in the varied generic forms of Defoe, Swift, Falconer, and Hannah Snell, a cross-dressing woman soldier; and the locations and social processes relevant to the adventure idiom, both in the lives of Thomas Gray, Defoe, Boswell, Fielding, Swift, and Lord Orford, and in the contacts between native and colonizing populations." "With approaches that are economic, socio- and literary-historical, genre-based, eco-critical, and biographical in nature, Adventure: An Eighteenth-Century Idiom will appeal to a broad range of scholars and students, from specialists in long-eighteenth-century literature to those interested in the general modernizing influence of the Augustan age." --Book Jacket.
Download or read book The Critic written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Puritan Smile written by Robert C. Neville and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a contemporary metaphysics of morals. Currently the liberal tradition defines the field of moral and political theory. It contains the popular utilitarian, the deontological, and the virtue-ethics approaches to normative theory; and by a broad dialectical negation, it also defines the historical materialism of Marx. The Puritan Smile circumvents the Liberalism-Marxism dialectic with the Puritan emphasis on responsibility and their social definition of individuality. To this core of classical puritanism is added the deeply rooted sense of culture and the vast historical experience of Confucianism with which it resonates strongly. The need for tolerance and the celebration of liberty is asserted by Neville in order to offset the tendencies toward dogmatism and totalitarianism inherent within the Puritan and Confucian views. The book integrates a Puritan sense of participation with a Confucian sense of moral obligation and a liberal appreciation of freedom and tolerance.
Download or read book The Critic written by Jeannette Leonard Gilder and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Puritan Twins written by Lucy Fitch Perkins and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Puritan Twins by Lucy Fitch Perkins is a delightful historical novel that transports readers to the early days of American colonial life. This engaging story is part of Perkins' famous "Twins" series, which introduces young readers to various cultures and historical periods through the adventures of twin siblings. The novel follows the lives of two twins, Dan and Nancy, who live in a small Puritan village in New England during the 17th century. Their lives are filled with the simplicity and strictness of Puritan customs, yet also with the warmth of family and the excitement of new experiences. Dan and Nancy are typical children, curious and eager to explore their world. Their adventures begin when they discover a mysterious stranger hiding in the forest. This encounter sets off a chain of events that lead the twins into a series of thrilling and sometimes dangerous situations. As they navigate these challenges, they learn valuable lessons about bravery, honesty, and the importance of helping others. The twins' journey provides a vivid portrayal of Puritan life, showcasing both the hardships and the joys of living in a tightly-knit, religious community. Perkins' attention to historical detail and her ability to create relatable, lively characters make the story both educational and entertaining. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to various aspects of 17th-century New England life, including daily chores, schooling, religious practices, and the community's relationship with the native peoples. The depiction of the Puritan way of life is balanced and respectful, highlighting both its strengths and its challenges. "The Puritan Twins" is more than just an adventure story; it is also a tale of personal growth and moral development. Dan and Nancy's experiences teach them important values such as cooperation, empathy, and resilience. These lessons are subtly woven into the narrative, making the book a meaningful read for young audiences. This novel is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of adventure and family. Perkins' skillful blend of history and storytelling provides a window into the past that is both informative and engaging. "The Puritan Twins" is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era while presenting themes and values that are still relevant. Lucy Fitch Perkins' engaging narrative and endearing characters make this book a cherished classic, perfect for readers who appreciate tales of history, adventure, and family bonds. Join Dan and Nancy on their journey through colonial New England and discover the enduring appeal of "The Puritan Twins."
Download or read book Pilgrim s Progress Puritan Progress written by Kathleen M. Swaim and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For at least the first two centuries following its publication, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was among the most formative and beloved books England contributed to the Western tradition, second only to the English Bible in popularity and influence. In this important new study, Kathleen Swaim recognizes Bunyan as a major Puritan cultural figure and Pilgrim's Progress as a multilayered locus of cultural, historical, and theological, as well as literary, systems. Her work maps shifts of cultural and theological emphasis as Christian's focus on the Word and Protestant martyrdom in Part I (1678) gives way to Christiana's characteristic emphasis on good works and the material reality of the Church in the world in Part II (1684). Swaim's study locates Part I of Pilgrim's Progress within the discourses of allegory, myth, the biblical and sermonic word, and the conversion narrative tradition. It locates Part II within modern social constructions, particularly those of gender, and within contemporary church practices and emerging new modes of representation. It draws upon Bunyan's numerous other works to explicate Pilgrim's Progress as a mirror of evolving late seventeenth-century Puritan culture.
Download or read book Culture Language at Crossed Purposes written by Jerome McGann and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture and Language at Crossed Purposes unpacks the interpretive problems of colonial treaty-making and uses them to illuminate canonical works from the period. Classic American literature, Jerome McGann argues, is haunted by the betrayal of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Indian treaties—“a stunned memory preserved in the negative spaces of the treaty records.” A noted scholar of the “textual conditions” of literature, McGann investigates canonical works from the colonial period, including the Arbella sermon and key writings of William Bradford, John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet, Cotton Mather’s Magnalia, Benjamin Franklin’s celebrated treaty folios and Autobiography, and Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia. These are highly practical, purpose-driven works—the record of Enlightenment dreams put to the severe test of dangerous conditions. McGann suggests that the treaty-makers never doubted the unsettled character of what they were prosecuting, and a similar conflicted ethos pervades these works. Like the treaty records, they deliberately test themselves against stringent measures of truth and accomplishment and show a distinctive consciousness of their limits and failures. McGann’s book is ultimately a reminder of the public importance of truth and memory—the vocational commitments of humanist scholars and educators.
Download or read book Adventures in a Puritan Cult written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
