The Sot-weed Factor: or, A Voyage to Maryland. A Satyr. In which is Describ'd The Laws, Government, Courts and Constitutions of the Country, and also the Buildings, Feasts, Frolicks, Entertainments and Drunken Humours of the Inhabitants of that Part of America. In Burlesque Verse.

"The Sot-weed Factor: or, A Voyage to Maryland. A Satyr." by Ebenezer Cooke is a satirical poem relaying the misadventures of a protagonist's journey to colonial Maryland. The poem paints a comical picture of early American life, specifically focusing on laws, customs, and social quirks through the eyes of a newcomer facing disillusionment. The protagonist navigates a series of unfortunate and humorous events involving settlers, Native Americans, and excessive drinking, using witty observations to criticize the societal norms and tobacco-centered culture of the Maryland colonists. The story explores themes of identity and challenges commonly faced by individuals adapting to life in the New World.