Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems Part 6 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the late 19th century. The book primarily explores themes surrounding the early German settlers in Pennsylvania, particularly focusing on a notable figure, Francis Daniel Pastorius, and the Quaker values of community, tolerance, and justice that were foundational to the area's development. Whittier's poetry captures the spirit of the times and reflects on the moral and social issues of his era. The collection includes several poems that pay homage to characters and events from the Quaker settlement period, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of the early German-Americans. In "The Pennsylvania Pilgrim," Whittier presents a lyrical depiction of Pastorius's journey, his commitment to freedom, and his efforts to oppose slavery. Other poems, such as "King Volmer and Elsie" and "The Witch of Wenham," draw on folklore and historical anecdotes, providing insight into the struggles of women and marginalized individuals in society. Whittier's voice combines deeply sentimental reflections with moral themes, making this volume a poignant tribute to the Quaker tradition and the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 130875 2025-08-04T09:18:24.288603 text/html 130696 2025-01-12T17:18:57.640874 text/html 139880 2025-08-04T09:18:31.224565 application/epub+zip 139832 2025-08-04T09:18:27.606565 application/epub+zip 112190 2025-08-04T09:18:26.359571 application/epub+zip 298090 2025-08-04T09:18:33.466569 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276776 2025-08-04T09:18:30.373547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134917 2022-09-05T04:35:35.085420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102418 2025-08-04T09:18:24.011579 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97667 2021-01-02T06:29:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17544 2025-08-04T09:18:33.623539 application/rdf+xml 17222 2025-08-04T09:18:26.849571 image/jpeg 3955 2025-08-04T09:18:26.604568 image/jpeg 42200 2021-01-02T06:29:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 144248 2025-08-04T09:18:24.301585 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia