Project Gutenberg 2007-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 574 Cooke, Ebenezer Cook, Ebenezer The Sot-weed Factor: or, A Voyage to Maryland. A Satyr. In which is Describ'd The Laws, Government, Courts and Constitutions of the Country, and also the Buildings, Feasts, Frolicks, Entertainments and Drunken Humours of the Inhabitants of that Part of America. In Burlesque Verse. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sot-Weed_Factor_(poem) Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "The Sot-weed Factor: or, A Voyage to Maryland. A Satyr." by Ebenezer Cooke is a burlesque poem written in the early 18th century. This book humorously depicts the author’s travels to Maryland, focusing on the peculiarities of the colony's inhabitants along with their laws, customs, and the societal issues faced during that time period. The poem serves as both a satire and an account of what life was like for an Englishman encountering the rawness of colonial America. In "The Sot-weed Factor," the protagonist, Citizen Cooke, embarks on a tumultuous journey from England to Maryland in search of fortune and adventure. However, upon his arrival, he is met with the harsh realities of colonial life, which includes disillusionment with the local population, comical interactions with settlers and Native Americans, and a series of unfortunate events characterized by drunken mishaps and strange customs. Cooke's witty observations and humorous depictions illustrate not only his personal misadventures but also offer a satirical lens on the societal norms and behaviors prevalent among early Maryland colonists, particularly the notorious tobacco farming culture. As he navigates the challenges of his new environment, the poem provides insights into larger themes of identity, colonialism, and the unpredictability of life in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). 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