The Puritan And His Daughter is a novel written by James Kirke Paulding. Set in the 17th century, the book tells the story of a Puritan named Matthew Wolcott and his daughter, Ruth. Matthew is a devout Puritan who believes in living a life of simplicity and piety. He lives with his daughter Ruth in a small village in New England. Ruth is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who has captured the attention of many of the young men in the village...