The Memoir of Michael Wigglesworth: Author of The Day of Doom is a book written by John Ward Dean and published in 1871. The book is a detailed account of the life of Michael Wigglesworth, who was a Puritan minister and poet in colonial America. Wigglesworth is best known for his famous poem, The Day of Doom, which was published in 1662 and became one of the most popular works of literature in early America. The book provides a comprehensive overview...