The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire (1865) is a novel by Ebenezer Cooke. The book is a satirical account of the early colonial history of Maryland, set in the late 17th century. The protagonist, Ebenezer Cooke, is a poet who travels from England to Maryland to claim his inheritance. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and experiences various misadventures. The book is known for its humorous and irreverent tone, as well as its vivid descriptions of life in colonial America. It is also notable for its use of language, which blends archaic and contemporary styles to create a unique and distinctive voice. The Sot-Weed Factor Or A Voyage To Maryland: A Satire is considered a classic of American literature and a landmark work in the tradition of satire.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.