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James Kirke Paulding's historical novel "The Puritan and His Daughter" (1849) tells the history of two politically and religiously opposed families who emigrate to the New World. The central figures are the Puritan "Roundhead," Harold Habingdon, and the "Virginian cavalier," master Hugh Tyringham. The story begins in England at the time of Cromwell's rule. Both families are victims of either religious persecution or political proscription. Tyringham, a staunch supporter of the crown, is force...James Kirke Paulding's historical novel "The Puritan and His Daughter" (1849) tells the history of two politically and religiously opposed families who emigrate to the New World. The central figures are the Puritan "Roundhead," Harold Habingdon, and the "Virginian cavalier," master Hugh Tyringham. The story begins in England at the time of Cromwell's rule. Both families are victims of either religious persecution or political proscription. Tyringham, a staunch supporter of the crown, is forced by Cromwell to leave England for Virginia. After losing everything in an "Indian raid," Harold and his daughter Miriam move to New England» weiterlesen» einklappen

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