A Century Too Soon: The Age of Tyranny: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Century Too Soon: The Age of Tyranny is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Musick, John R. (John Roy) (1849–1901).
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"A Century Too Soon: The Age of Tyranny" by John R. Musick is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores a neglected period in American history following the Restoration in England, focusing on the complex dynamics between different groups of English colonists, including the royalist cavaliers and the Puritan republicans. The narrative aims to illuminate the lives and customs of this era through the experiences of the main characters, John Stevens and his son Robert. At the start of the narrative, the scene is set during a public punishment involving a "ducking-stool," a device used to humiliate women accused of scolding or gossiping in colonial Virginia. The crowd gathered around includes both Puritans and cavaliers, showcasing the contrast between the two factions. The opening focuses on the character Ann Linkon, who is brought to the ducking-stool for her supposed offenses, displaying her defiance and the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the event. Amidst the spectacle, we catch glimpses of John Stevens and the tensions in his domestic life, hinting at conflicts that juxtapose the personal and political struggles of the time, setting the stage for further exploration of tyranny and rebellion in the colonized world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Century Too Soon: The Age of Tyranny
- Author credits: Musick, John R. (John Roy) (1849–1901)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bacon's Rebellion, 1676 -- Fiction
- United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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