What Cheer Or Roger Williams In Banishment: A Poem (1896)

By Job Durfee

Book Overview

""What Cheer Or Roger Williams In Banishment: A Poem"" is a literary work written by Job Durfee and published in 1896. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Roger Williams, a Puritan theologian who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1635 due to his religious beliefs. The poem explores Williams' journey to Rhode Island, where he founded the city of Providence and established religious freedom for all. The book is a tribute to Williams' courage and determination in the face of adversity, and it celebrates the values of freedom and tolerance that he championed. The language is poetic and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the historical events and the characters involved. Overall, ""What Cheer Or Roger Williams In Banishment: A Poem"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work that sheds light on an important chapter in American history.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: 1104527936
• ISBN13: 9781104527938
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"