The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America by Nathaniel Ward
"The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America" by Nathaniel Ward is a historical publication written in the mid-17th century. The work serves as a satirical commentary on the religious and political issues of the time, presenting the author's views on topics such as religious toleration and governance through a metaphorical cobbler trying to mend the societal ills of his native country. The narrative reflects Ward's unique perspective as both an observer and
participant in the early New England settlements. At the start of the work, Ward introduces himself through the persona of a "simple cobbler" who is determined to provide his services for free while tackling the "lamentably tattered" state of his homeland, England. Employing pithy aphorisms and vivid imagery, he discusses the turmoil faced in both the religious and political realms, emphasizing the need for reform and caution against the dangers of lax toleration in matters of faith. Ward's writing is imbued with wit and wisdom as he navigates complex themes, ultimately calling for unity and truth amidst the chaos of opinions and sectarian strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 64058247 |
| Title | The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Simon Gardner, JackMcJiggins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Freedom of religion -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Church history -- 17th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1642-1649 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34974 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 199 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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