02572cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000041001122450093001532460074002462640051003203000047003713360026004183370026004443380036004705000031005065080044005375201425005815340045020066530074020516530041021256530038021668560042022049587UtSlPG20260610133233.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhittier, John Greenleaf,d1807-189210aMargaret Smith's Journal :bPart 1 from Volume V of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier1 aMargaret Smith's Journal in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, 1678-9 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction  aMassachusetts Bay Company -- Fiction  aWomen -- Massachusetts -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9587