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100 1 _aMighels, Philip Verrill,
_d1869-1911
245 1 0 _aWhen a witch is young: a historical novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-05
508 _aMary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"When a Witch is Young" by Philip Verrill Mighels is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th century Massachusetts during the tumultuous periods following King Philip’s War, the narrative explores themes of identity, conflict, and burgeoning connections amid colonial pressures. The story primarily revolves around Adam Rust, a young boy who has been captured by the Puritans and his complex emotional experiences tied to his Indian upbringing, including his relationships with those around him. The opening of the novel introduces the aftermath of King Philip's death, revealing the emotional turmoil in Plymouth as the townsfolk celebrate a brutal victory over the Wampanoag tribe. The scene is vivid, depicting the crowd, the captives, and especially young Adam, who grapples with the loss of his Indian family and his own identity. This internal conflict is compounded by his emerging friendship with William Phipps, a shipbuilder who offers him companionship and a chance for a new life away from Plymouth. Additionally, the text hints at Adam's longing for connection, particularly with Garde Merrill, a local Puritan girl. Thus, the beginning sets the tone for a richly woven tale of youthful emotions amid historical upheaval and personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: R. F. Fenno & Company, 1901
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aMassachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
653 _aWitchcraft -- New England -- Fiction
653 _aPuritans -- New England -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/whenwitchisyoung00mighiala/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68249
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