Crane pond : a novel of Salem
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Published
New York : Europa Editions, 2016.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781609453510, 1609453514
Physical Desc
350 pages ; 21 cm
Status
Chester Library - Adult Fiction
HISTORICAL FICTION FRANCIS
1 available
HISTORICAL FICTION FRANCIS
1 available
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Published
New York : Europa Editions, 2016.
Language
English
ISBN
9781609453510, 1609453514
Notes
Description
"In Crane Pond, Richard Francis reveals a side of the history that is not often recounted, as he skillfully constructs a portrait of Samuel Sewall, the only judge to later admit that a terrible mistake had been made. In a colony on the edge of survival in a mysterious new world where infant mortality is high and sin is to blame, Sweall is committed to being a loving family man, a good citizen, and a fair-minded judge. Like any believing Puritan, he agonizes over what others think of him, while striving to act morally correct, keep the peace, and (hopefully make time to) enjoy a hefty slice of pie. His one regret is that only months before he didn't sentence a group of pirates to death. What begins as a touching story of a bumbling man tasked with making judgements in a society where reason is often ephemeral, quickly becomes the chilling narrative we know too well. And when public opinion wavers, Sweall learns that what has been done cannot be undone."--Amazon.com.
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Salem, a colony on the edge of survival in a mysterious new world. Infant mortality is high and sin is to blame. Samuel Sewall is committed to being a loving family man, a good citizen, and a fair-minded judge. He agonizes over what others think of him, while striving to act morally correct and keep the peace. When reports begin of witchcraft and spectral visitations in Salem, Sewall presides over the trials and then the hangings. But when public opinion wavers, he learns that what has been done cannot be undone. Now he must search for atonement and a renewal of hope.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Chester Library - Adult Fiction | HISTORICAL FICTION FRANCIS | Available |
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Fiction | FIC FRANCIS | Available |
East Hanover Library - Adult Fiction | FICTION FRANCIS | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Francis, R. (2016). Crane pond: a novel of Salem . Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francis, Richard, 1945-. 2016. Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem. Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Francis, Richard, 1945-. Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem Europa Editions, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Francis, Richard. Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem Europa Editions, 2016.
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