George Alsop

A Character of the Province of Maryland (1880)

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 152mm x 229mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9781164519140
• ISBN-10: 116451914X
• Artikelnr.: 72206191

Autorenporträt

George Alsop, an English author known for his vivid description of colonial America, remains a figure shrouded in the mists of history with scant details about his life. His notable work, 'A Character of the Province of Maryland' (1666), serves as a vital primary source for the early colonial period of Maryland. Alsop's book stands out as a significant contribution to the literature on the socio-economic conditions of 17th-century America, particularly Maryland. His narrative style incorporates personal anecdotes, displaying an intimate depiction of the daily lives of both indentured servants and the indigenous peoples, as well as the natural abundance of the region. Although there is a paucity of information regarding Alsop's own life, his literary output suggests he spent time as an indentured servant in Maryland, a personal history that gives his work an air of authenticity and empathy. The book not only functions as a historical document but also exemplifies contemporary promotional literature intended to entice European migration to the American colonies. Alsop's singular work is strikingly descriptive and often characterized by its promotional tone, rich detail, and distinctive blend of advertisement and personal narrative, marking him as a unique voice in colonial literature.