The Heart of the Puritan: Selections from Letters and Journals is a book by Elizabeth Deering Hanscom that provides a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of Puritans through a collection of letters and journal entries. The book features writings from notable Puritan figures such as John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet, and Cotton Mather, among others. The selected materials cover a wide range of topics, including religion, family life, politics, and daily...