The Sot-Weed Factor or a Voyage to Maryland: A Satire (1865)
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ISBN10: 1161918906
ISBN13: 9781161918908
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161918908
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire is a novel written by Ebenezer Cooke and first published in 1708. The book is a satirical portrayal of the early colonial period in Maryland, focusing on the life of the protagonist Ebenezer Cooke, who is a poet and a man of letters. The story follows Cooke's journey from England to Maryland, where he is sent by his father to take over the family tobacco business. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including pirates, Native Americans, and corrupt colonial officials. The book is known for its humorous and irreverent tone, as well as its scathing critique of the early colonial society in Maryland. Cooke uses satire to expose the greed, corruption, and hypocrisy of the colonial elite, while also poking fun at the cultural and social norms of the time. Overall, The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire is a witty and entertaining novel that provides a unique perspective on the early colonial period in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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