Geraldine Brooks

Caleb's Crossing

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ISBN 13:
9780007333547
author:
Geraldine Brooks
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Fourth Estate
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Fiction and related items / Modern and contemporary fiction (post c. 1945), Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction / General, Historical - General, Literary, Fiction - General, General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.67

Description

Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks is set in Martha's Vineyard in the 1650s. A young girl named Bethia Mayfield lives in a small settlement with her family, who are pioneers and Puritans. Bethia often explores the island's wild landscapes and observes its native inhabitants, including Caleb, the son of a chieftain.

As Bethia and Caleb form a secret friendship, they are drawn into each other's worlds. Meanwhile, Bethia's minister father tries to convert the Wampanoag, leading to tensions between the communities. As Caleb learns Latin and Greek, he leaves the island to study at Harvard, while Bethia seeks connections with his world that challenge her beliefs.

Trapped by the narrow strictures of her faith and gender, Bethia must navigate her desire for connection with Caleb's world, all while facing opposition from her community. This novel explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging in 17th-century America.

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