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100 1 _aWard, Nathaniel,
_d1578-1652
245 1 4 _aThe Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-15
508 _aProduced by Simon Gardner, JackMcJiggins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America" by Nathaniel Ward is a historical publication written in the mid-17th century. The work serves as a satirical commentary on the religious and political issues of the time, presenting the author's views on topics such as religious toleration and governance through a metaphorical cobbler trying to mend the societal ills of his native country. The narrative reflects Ward's unique perspective as both an observer and participant in the early New England settlements. At the start of the work, Ward introduces himself through the persona of a "simple cobbler" who is determined to provide his services for free while tackling the "lamentably tattered" state of his homeland, England. Employing pithy aphorisms and vivid imagery, he discusses the turmoil faced in both the religious and political realms, emphasizing the need for reform and caution against the dangers of lax toleration in matters of faith. Ward's writing is imbued with wit and wisdom as he navigates complex themes, ultimately calling for unity and truth amidst the chaos of opinions and sectarian strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFreedom of religion -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain -- Church history -- 17th century
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1642-1649
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34974
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