A Puritan Bohemia (1896)

By Margaret Pollock Sherwood

Book Overview

A Puritan Bohemia is a historical novel written by Margaret Sherwood and published in 1896. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the lives of a group of Puritans who emigrate from England to the Netherlands in search of religious freedom. The main character, Mary, is a young woman who falls in love with a Dutch artist named Jan. She struggles to reconcile her Puritan beliefs with her love for Jan and the bohemian lifestyle he represents. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and cultural identity as Mary and her fellow Puritans navigate their new home in the Netherlands. Through Mary's journey, the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of Puritans during this time period and the challenges they faced in adapting to a new culture while staying true to their religious beliefs. A Puritan Bohemia is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Puritan life and culture in the 17th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164545418
• ISBN13: 9781164545415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"