Bücher von Eliza Houk

Puritan: A Poem In Seven Cantos is a book written by Eliza Houk in 1868. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a Puritan family and their struggles during the early colonial period in America. The poem is divided into seven cantos, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Puritan experience.The first canto introduces the main characters and sets the scene for the rest of the poem. The second canto explores the Puritan's religious beliefs and practices, while the third canto delves into their social and political structures. The fourth canto focuses on the Puritan's relationship with the Native Americans, and the fifth canto explores their struggles with disease and death.The sixth canto takes a darker turn as it explores the Puritan's involvement in the Salem witch trials, while the seventh and final canto offers a more hopeful outlook as the Puritans begin to build a new society in America.Throughout the poem, Houk explores themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. The book is written in a poetic style that is both beautiful and accessible, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in American history or literature.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.