The Widdow Ranter Or The History Of Bacon In Virginia

by Aphra Behn, John Dryden, G J.

Book Overview

The Widow Ranter, also known as The History of Bacon in Virginia, is a play written by Aphra Behn. The story takes place in colonial Virginia during the 1670s and is based on the historical events surrounding Nathaniel Bacon's rebellion against Governor William Berkeley. The play follows the character of Bacon, a young and ambitious planter who becomes frustrated with the lack of protection from Native American attacks and the corrupt government...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419187910
• ISBN13: 9781419187919
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.2"