The May-Flower and Her Log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621


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This fascinating firsthand account of the Pilgrims' voyage to America on the Mayflower and their early days in Plymouth Colony is a must-read for anyone interested in American history. Azel Ames's meticulous transcription of primary source documents provides readers a unique insight into the daily lives of the early colonists. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.










The Mayflower and Her Log


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This historical text thoroughly details the ship Mayflower and its history. Not only is the ship itself described, including its accommodations, food, cargo, provisions, arms, and furniture, but also reported is the ship's charter.Additionally, the Mayflower's officers, crew and passengers are comprehensively recorded.Moreover the text includes the complete journals of both the Mayflower and its consort, the Speedwell.Also including a copy of the Mayflower Compact and other pertinent historical letters and notes, this publication is a vital addition to the collection of any Mayflower or Pilgrim researcher.







Plymouth Colony, Its History & People, 1620-1691


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An account of the early years of Plymouth Colony, told in part in the words of the settlers, with appendices reproducing original documents and biographical sketches.




The Mayflower and Her Log - July 15, 1620 - May 6, 1621 - Chiefly from Original Sources;With the Essay 'The Myth of the "Mayflower"' by G. K. Chesterton


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This book looks in detail into the historic voyage of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. Drawing upon original sources, this fascinating account of the incidents and people aboard the famous ship is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history and culture. The ship has ...







The Mayflower and Her Log


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Reproduction of the original: The Mayflower and Her Log by Azel Ames




Mayflower


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"Vivid and remarkably fresh...Philbrick has recast the Pilgrims for the ages."--The New York Times Book Review Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History New York Times Book Review Top Ten books of the Year With a new preface marking the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower. How did America begin? That simple question launches the acclaimed author of In the Hurricane's Eye and Valiant Ambition on an extraordinary journey to understand the truth behind our most sacred national myth: the voyage of the Mayflower and the settlement of Plymouth Colony. As Philbrick reveals in this electrifying history of the Pilgrims, the story of Plymouth Colony was a fifty-five year epic that began in peril and ended in war. New England erupted into a bloody conflict that nearly wiped out the English colonists and natives alike. These events shaped the existing communites and the country that would grow from them.