A sceene of sceenes. Elizabeth Cannings dream for ye good of
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A sceene of sceenes. Elizabeth Cannings dream for ye good of
A sceene of sceenes. Elizabeth Cannings dream for ye good of her native country, which she dreamt soon after her arrival in America. Print shows Elizabeth Canning, transported to America, seated in a room. She looks alarmingly at an old crone pointing to a soldiers uniform. Through the open window can be seen British soldiers marching up a hill as dark-skinned natives carry large bundles. The text, relating a dream, refers to the French and Indian War, Joan of Arc, and Cannings accuser in Britain, Mary Squires. Date 1755
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Elizabeth Canning's Disturbing Dream: A Prophetic Vision of the French and Indian War In this evocative print, we witness a pivotal moment in the life of Elizabeth Canning, an Englishwoman who had recently arrived in America. Seated in a dimly lit room, her expression is one of alarm and disbelief as an old crone points to a soldier's uniform, her gnarled finger shaking ominously. The window behind them reveals a chilling scene: British soldiers marching up a hill, their red coats stark against the verdant landscape. In the foreground, dark-skinned natives laboriously carry large bundles, their faces etched with the weight of their burden. This haunting image is a visual representation of a dream Elizabeth had soon after her arrival in America. The year was 1755, and the world was on the brink of the French and Indian War. The dream served as a harbinger of the impending conflict, a conflict that would ultimately shape the course of history. The text accompanying the print adds another layer of intrigue to the scene. It refers to Elizabeth's accuser in Britain, Mary Squires, and the iconic figure of Joan of Arc. The connection between these three women - an Englishwoman in America, an old crone, and a French warrior - is not immediately clear. However, the dream's prophetic nature, coupled with the ominous imagery, leaves one with a sense of unease and anticipation. The print, a poignant reminder of the complexities of the colonial era, serves as a testament to the power of dreams and the unpredictability of history.
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