"Dr. Bullivant (From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short tale that tells the story of a New England doctor. In it, Hawthorne describes society on the US East Coast and how it changed during a time of great upheaval in the political and governmental climate of the nation. Though brief, this book gives a unique insight on the American Revolution and how it affected every aspect of the lives of US citizens.