Caleb Field

Caleb Field: A Tale of the Puritans is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant, also known as Mrs. Oliphant, and was first published in 1851. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Caleb Field, a young man who is raised in a strict Puritan household in New England.Caleb is a devout Puritan, but he struggles with the strict rules and regulations of his community. He falls in love with a young woman named Esther Downing, but their relationship is forbidden by their families. Caleb is torn between his love for Esther and his loyalty to his family and community.As the story progresses, Caleb becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Puritan lifestyle and begins to question the strict doctrines of his faith. He is eventually excommunicated from his church and forced to leave his community.Caleb's journey takes him to England, where he becomes involved in the political and religious conflicts of the time. He eventually returns to America, where he is reunited with Esther and finds a new sense of purpose in life.Caleb Field: A Tale of the Puritans is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, faith, and individuality. It provides a vivid portrayal of Puritan life in early America and offers a unique perspective on the religious and political conflicts of the time.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.