When a witch is young: a historical novel by Philip Verrill Mighels

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Author Mighels, Philip Verrill, 1869-1911
LoC No. 01015263
Title When a witch is young: a historical novel
Original Publication United States: R. F. Fenno & Company,1901.
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "When a Witch is Young" by Philip Verrill Mighels is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th century Massachusetts during the tumultuous periods following King Philip’s War, the narrative explores themes of identity, conflict, and burgeoning connections amid colonial pressures. The story primarily revolves around Adam Rust, a young boy who has been captured by the Puritans and his complex emotional experiences tied to his Indian upbringing, including his relationships with those around him. The opening of the novel introduces the aftermath of King Philip's death, revealing the emotional turmoil in Plymouth as the townsfolk celebrate a brutal victory over the Wampanoag tribe. The scene is vivid, depicting the crowd, the captives, and especially young Adam, who grapples with the loss of his Indian family and his own identity. This internal conflict is compounded by his emerging friendship with William Phipps, a shipbuilder who offers him companionship and a chance for a new life away from Plymouth. Additionally, the text hints at Adam's longing for connection, particularly with Garde Merrill, a local Puritan girl. Thus, the beginning sets the tone for a richly woven tale of youthful emotions amid historical upheaval and personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
Subject Witchcraft -- New England -- Fiction
Subject Puritans -- New England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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