Hesper

Hesper: An American Drama is a play written by William Roscoe Thayer. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Hesper Honeywood, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in England and travel to America with her family. The play explores Hesper's journey as she struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society.Throughout the play, Hesper encounters a range of characters, including Native Americans and colonists, each with their own unique perspectives and motivations. The play also touches on themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control in early America.Thayer's writing is rich with historical detail, and the play offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the dialogue is both engaging and thought-provoking.Overall, Hesper: An American Drama is a captivating play that offers a unique glimpse into the early days of America and the challenges faced by those who dared to venture across the Atlantic in search of a new life.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.