This XpressRead Cram Edition of What Cheer pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

"What Cheer: Or Roger Williams in Banishment, a Poem" by Job Durfee, offers a unique poetic perspective on a pivotal figure in colonial American history. This historical poem explores the life and struggles of Roger Williams, a champion of religious freedom banished from the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Durfee's work provides insight into Williams's exile and his unwavering commitment to principles of individual conscience and separation of church and state. A significant figure whose ideas shaped the landscape of early America, Williams's story continues to resonate with those interested in the ongoing struggle for liberty.

This carefully prepared print edition allows readers to engage with a significant work of historical poetry, offering a glimpse into the religious and political tensions of 17th-century America through the lens of one man's courageous stand against intolerance. Discover the story behind the founder of Rhode Island and his enduring legacy.