The Puritan Twins (1921)

The Puritan Twins is a children's novel written by Lucy Fitch Perkins and published in 1921. The story is set in the early 17th century in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and follows the lives of twin siblings, Betsey and Billy. The twins are raised in a strict Puritan household and are taught to adhere to the strict religious and social norms of their community. As the story progresses, the twins encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their faith and values. They witness the arrival of the first Native American converts to Christianity and learn to navigate their interactions with them. They also experience the outbreak of a smallpox epidemic, which leads to the death of many members of their community, including their own mother. Throughout the novel, Perkins provides a detailed and historically accurate portrayal of Puritan life in colonial America, including their beliefs, customs, and daily routines. The Puritan Twins is a heartwarming and educational story that teaches children about the importance of faith, family, and community in times of hardship.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.