Dissident American writers of the 17th century often sought sanctuary in the isolated countryside. Once there, they wrote in excess of 12 hours each day to develop highly controversial content. Living in perpetual fear, these writers often used heron and geese as alarm systems to warn them of approaching strangers. To keep the birds employed, loyal supporters went to extraordinary lengths to ensure that the ponds were stocked with fish. Upon hearing a disturbance, these great writers had to make the decision to destroy their life’s work or flee to underground hiding places.
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