Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 80 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Margaret Smith's Journal Part 1 from Volume V of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Margaret Smith's Journal in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, 1678-9 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Margaret Smith's Journal" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a historical account written in the late 19th century that offers a vivid portrayal of life in New England during the 17th century. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its titular character, Margaret Smith, who documents her experiences and thoughts as she navigates the complexities of her new life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony after a challenging voyage from England. The opening of the journal reveals Margaret's heartfelt promise to her cousin Oliver to keep a record of her life and the marvels she encounters. She begins her narrative in Boston, recounting her feelings of homesickness and joy upon her arrival in the new land. As she settles down with her relatives, the Rawson family, she reflects on her interactions with the local community, including the stern magistrates and charming young men like Robert Pike and Sir Thomas Hale, both of whom show interest in her cousin Rebecca. The early entries provide insights into the socio-religious dynamics of the time, including Margaret's observations of the indigenous people, her cousin's suitors, and the role of women within both family and society. Overall, the opening portion sets the stage for a richly detailed exploration of colonial life, personal relationships, and the contrasts between Old World customs and the New England frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Massachusetts Bay Company -- Fiction Women -- Massachusetts -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 339888 2025-07-04T09:10:01.833018 text/html 339709 2025-01-12T17:23:17.520098 text/html 209413 2025-07-04T09:10:08.487972 application/epub+zip 212218 2025-07-04T09:10:04.736012 application/epub+zip 188019 2025-07-04T09:10:03.645984 application/epub+zip 352609 2025-07-04T09:10:11.298939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335842 2025-07-04T09:10:07.817951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237568 2022-09-05T04:40:39.935369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315687 2025-07-04T09:10:01.522034 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310989 2021-01-02T06:41:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18715 2025-07-04T09:10:11.421936 application/rdf+xml 11660 2025-07-04T09:10:04.122969 image/jpeg 3025 2025-07-04T09:10:03.883967 image/jpeg 121771 2021-01-02T06:41:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 207576 2025-07-04T09:10:01.860996 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