FREE

Description

Penguin Books.

Amazon Best Books of the Month, May 2011: When Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks came to live on Martha's Vineyard in 2006, she ran across a by the island's native Wampanoag people that marked the birthplace of Caleb, first Native American to graduate of Harvard College--in 1665. Her curiosity piqued, she unearthed and ed out his thin history, immersing herself in the records of his tribe, of the white families that settled the island in the 1640s, and 17th-century Harvard. In Caleb's Crossing, Brooks offers a compelling answer to the riddle of how--in an era that considered him an intellectually impaired savage--he left the island to compete with the sons of the Puritanical elite. She relates his story through the impassioned voice of the daughter of the island's Calvinist minister, a brilliant young woman who aches for the education her her wastes on her dull brother. Bethia Mayfield meets Caleb at twelve, and their mutual affinity for nature and knowledge evolves into a clandestine, lifelong bond. Bethia's her soon realizes Caleb's genius for letters and prepares him for study at Harvard, while Bethia travels to Cambridge under much less auspicious circumstances. This window on early academia fascinates, but the book breathes most thrillingly in the island's salt-stung air, and in the end, its questions of the power and cost of knowledge resound most profoundly not in Harvard's halls, but in the fire of a Wampanoag medicine man. --Mari Malcolm

Reviews

Caleb's Crossing: A Novel

Fast Delivery to UAE

Easy Returns & Exchanges

Ask About This Product

Similar Products

› Books › Literature And Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical › Biographical

Disclaimer: The price shown above includes all applicable taxes and fees. The information provided above is for reference purposes only. Products may go out of stock and delivery estimates may change at any time. desertcart does not validate any claims made in the product descriptions above. For additional information, please contact the manufacturer or desertcart customer service. While desertcart makes reasonable efforts to only show products available in your country, some items may be cancelled if they are prohibited for import in United Arab Emirates. For more details, please visit our Support Page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Caleb's Crossing: A Novel in UAE

Where can I buy Caleb's Crossing: A Novel online at the best price in the UAE?

desertcart is the best online shopping platform where you can buy Caleb's Crossing: A Novel from renowned brand(s). desertcart delivers the most unique and largest selection of products from across the world especially from the US, UK and India at best prices and the fastest delivery time.

Is Caleb's Crossing: A Novel available and ready for delivery in UAE?

desertcart ships the Caleb's Crossing: A Novel to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajmanand more cities in UAE. Get unlimited free shipping in 164+ countries with desertcart Plus membership. We can deliver the Caleb's Crossing: A Novel speedily without the hassle of shipping, customs or duties.

Does desertcart have 100% authentic Caleb's Crossing: A Novel online?

desertcart buys Caleb's Crossing: A Novel directly from the authorized agents and verifies the authenticity of all the products. We have a dedicated team who specialize in quality control and efficient delivery. We also provide a free 14 days return policy along with 24/7 customer support experience.

Is it safe to buy Caleb's Crossing: A Novel on desertcart?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to buy Caleb's Crossing: A Novel from desertcart, which is a 100% legitimate site operating in 164 countries. Since 2014, desertcart has been delivering a wide range of products to customers and fulfilling their desires. You will find several positive reviews by desertcart customers on portals like Trustpilot, etc. The website uses an HTTPS system to safeguard all customers and protect financial details and transactions done online. The company uses the latest upgraded technologies and software systems to ensure a fair and safe shopping experience for all customers. Your details are highly secure and guarded by the company using encryption and other latest softwares and technologies.