Naomi

Naomi: Or Boston Two Hundred Years Ago is a historical novel written by Eliza Buchminster Lee and published in 1848. The story takes place in Boston during the late 17th century and follows the life of a young Puritan girl named Naomi. The novel explores the social and religious customs of the time and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.Naomi is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is expected to marry well and conform to the strict religious beliefs of her community. However, she rebels against these expectations and falls in love with a young man who is not a member of her church. Their forbidden love leads to a series of trials and tribulations, including accusations of witchcraft and a trial before the Puritan court.Throughout the novel, Lee provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Boston, including the harsh realities of the Puritan faith and the social hierarchy of the time. The novel also touches on themes of love, forgiveness, and the struggle for personal freedom.Overall, Naomi: Or Boston Two Hundred Years Ago is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of early American settlers and the challenges they faced in a society defined by strict religious and social norms.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.