The Puritan Twins

Childrens book The Puritan Twins was authored by Lucy Fitch Perkins. Faith and Patience identical twin sisters who grow up in a Puritan colony in America are the main characters of the novel. The book provides an insight into the everyday routine and traditions of the Puritan society as well as its morals and religious convictions. The narrative guides readers through the twins formative and adolescent years as they experience the ups and downs of growing up in the Puritan community. The experiences of the sisters are vividly described by Perkins from their involvement in church and school to their assistance with domestic duties and acquisition of valuable life skills. Faith and Patience find satisfaction and contentment in their daily routines and in their connections with family and friends despite the rigorous and sometimes dismal character of Puritan life. They pick up valuable lessons about tenacity empathy and the worth of effort along the route as well. Overall The Puritan Twins is a cherished piece of childrens literature that provides an insightful look at a particular period and region in American history.