About the book
New England’s Puritans were devoted to self-scrutiny. Consumed by the pursuit of pure hearts, they latched on to sincerity as both an ideal and a social process. It fueled examinations of inner lives, governed behavior, and provided a standard against which both could be judged. In a remote, politically volatile frontier, settlers gambled that sincerity would reinforce social cohesion and shore up communal happiness. Sincere feelings and the discursive practices that manifested them promised a safe haven in a world of grinding uncertainty.
But as Ana Schwartz demonstrates, if sincerity promised much, it often delivered more: it bred shame and resentment among the English settlers and, all too often, extraordinary violence toward their Algonquian neighbors and the captured Africans who lived among them. Populating her “city on a hill” with the stock characters of Puritan studies as well as obscure actors, Schwartz breathes new life into our understanding of colonial New England.
Editions of Unmoored
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469671772
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469671789
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469671796
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890863553
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890863546
Read an Excerpt
New England’s Puritans were devoted to self-scrutiny. Consumed by the pursuit of pure hearts, they latched on to sincerity as both an ideal and a social process. It fueled examinations of inner lives, governed behavior, and provided a standard against which both could be judged. In a remote, politically volatile frontier, settlers gambled that sincerity would reinforce social cohesion and shore up communal happiness. Sincere feelings and the discursive practices that manifested them promised a safe haven in a world of grinding uncertainty.
But as Ana Schwartz demonstrates, if sincerity promised much, it often delivered more: it bred shame and resentment among the English settlers and, all too often, extraordinary violence toward their Algonquian neighbors and the captured Africans who lived among them. Populating her “city on a hill” with the stock characters of Puritan studies as well as obscure actors, Schwartz breathes new life into our understanding of colonial New England.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unmoored about?
New England’s Puritans were devoted to self-scrutiny. Consumed by the pursuit of pure hearts, they latched on to sincerity as both an ideal and a social process. It fueled examinations of inner lives, governed behavior, and provided a standard against which both could be judged. In a remote, politically volatile frontier, settlers gambled that sincerity would reinforce social cohesion and shore up communal happiness. Sincere feelings and the discursive practices that manifested them promised a safe haven in a world of grinding uncertainty.
But as Ana Schwartz demonstrates, if sincerity promised much, it often delivered more: it bred shame and resentment among the English settlers and, all too often, extraordinary violence toward their Algonquian neighbors and the captured Africans who lived among them. Populating her “city on a hill” with the stock characters of Puritan studies as well as obscure actors, Schwartz breathes new life into our understanding of colonial New England.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Unmoored?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Unmoored?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469671772
How long is Unmoored and how many pages does it have?
Unmoored has 296 page(s)
Is Unmoored part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Unmoored?
Ana Schwartz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Unmoored is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469671772) and ebook(ISBN 9781469671789) and ebook(ISBN 9781469671796) and ebook(ISBN 9798890863553) and pdf(ISBN 9798890863546)
Where can I buy Unmoored online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Unmoored from below
Where can I buy Unmoored?