The Heart Of The Puritan: Selections From Letters And Journals

By Elizabeth Deering Hanscom

Book Overview

The Heart of the Puritan: Selections from Letters and Journals is a book by Elizabeth Deering Hanscom that provides a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of Puritans through a collection of letters and journal entries. The book features writings from notable Puritan figures such as John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet, and Cotton Mather, among others. The selected materials cover a wide range of topics, including religion, family life, politics, and daily routines. The book offers readers a unique perspective into the Puritan way of life and their beliefs, providing insight into their values and worldview. Through the writings of these Puritan figures, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural context of the time period. Overall, The Heart of the Puritan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of early America.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: 1432653245
• ISBN13: 9781432653248
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"