Bethia Wray's New Name (1893)

Bethia Wray�������s New Name is a historical novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and published in 1893. The story takes place in the early 18th century and follows the life of Bethia Wray, a young girl growing up in the Puritan settlement of Martha's Vineyard. Bethia is a curious and intelligent girl who longs for knowledge and education, but is restricted by the strict religious and gender norms of her society. She befriends a Wampanoag boy named Caleb, who teaches her about his Native American culture and language. As Bethia grows older, she becomes increasingly frustrated with the limitations placed on her as a woman, and begins to question her faith and her place in society. She also struggles with her feelings for Caleb, who she is forbidden to be with because of their different backgrounds. The novel explores themes of identity, religion, race, and gender, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between Native Americans and English settlers in colonial America. Overall, Bethia Wray�������s New Name is a thought-provoking and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in American 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.