Description

""The Conquest of Canaan"" is a long narrative poem consisting of eleven books, written by Timothy Dwight and published in 1785. The poem tells the story of the Israelites' conquest of the land of Canaan, as described in the Bible. The book is divided into eleven sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Israelites' journey to and conquest of Canaan. The poem begins with the Israelites' departure from Egypt and their journey through the wilderness. It then moves on to the conquest of various cities in Canaan, including Jericho, Ai, and Gibeon. Along the way, the poem describes the battles and conflicts that the Israelites faced, as well as the challenges they encountered in settling in their new land. Throughout the poem, Dwight uses vivid and descriptive language to bring the story to life. He also incorporates religious and moral themes, emphasizing the importance of faith, courage, and obedience to God. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is structured in a way that is reminiscent of epic poetry. Overall, ""The Conquest of Canaan"" is a significant work of American literature from the late 18th century. It offers a unique perspective on a well-known biblical story and provides insight into the religious and cultural values of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.