Mabel Martin A Harvest Idyl is a book written by renowned American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of Mabel Martin, a young woman who is accused of witchcraft in the small New England town of Hampton. The story takes place during the harvest season, and the poem is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the countryside. As Mabel awaits trial for her alleged crimes, the townspeople gossip and spread rumors about her, causing her to become an outcast in her own community. Despite the accusations against her, Mabel remains steadfast in her faith and refuses to confess to something she did not do. The poem explores themes of justice, persecution, and the power of community to both uplift and condemn individuals. Throughout the book, Whittier's lyrical language and vivid imagery transport readers to the idyllic setting of rural New England, while also shedding light on the darker aspects of human nature. Mabel Martin A Harvest Idyl is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful message and beautiful prose.Young Mabel from her mother's grave Crept to her desolate hearth-stone, And wrestled with her fate alone; With love, and anger, and despair, The phantoms of disordered sense, The awful doubts of Providence!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.