The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark accountwas written between 1630 and 1647. Itvividly documents the Pilgrims' adventures: their first stop in Holland, the harrowing transatlantic crossing aboard the Mayflower, the first harsh winter in the new colony, and the help fromfriendly Native Americans that saved their lives. No one was better equipped to report on the affairs of the Plymouth community than William Bradford. Revered for his patience, wisdom, and courage, Bradford was elected to the office of...
The most important and influential source of information about the Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony, this landmark accountwas written between 1630 and 164...
Gathered during Plymouth Colony's crucial first decade, Bradford's Letter Book served as a sourcebook for the Governor's well-known history, "Of Plymouth Plantation." This intriguing set of letters and documents offers us valuable first-hand acquaintance with the leadership of New England's first plantation. From this collection, we can better appreciate the complex reality that lies behind our idealized image of "the Pilgrim Fathers." Here we can see the conflicting motives and internal struggles, the misunderstandings and misrepresentations, and the practical considerations which combined...
Gathered during Plymouth Colony's crucial first decade, Bradford's Letter Book served as a sourcebook for the Governor's well-known history, "Of Plymo...
In this legendary report of 1622, the Mayflower Pilgrims boldly proclaimed the discovery of an American dream--a magical realm of breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited possibilities. This momentous revelation changed world history, inspiring thousands of people to leave Old England and board ships for America. Originally codenamed Mourt's Relation, the dramatic report of the Pilgrims comes alive again in this vibrant modernization. From terrifying combat with mysterious Indians to a joyous First Thanksgiving, readers will be thoroughly engrossed. Well-annotated and explained, this is a...
In this legendary report of 1622, the Mayflower Pilgrims boldly proclaimed the discovery of an American dream--a magical realm of breathtaking natural...
Written over a period of years by the leader of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation is the single most complete authority for the story of the Pilgrims and the early years of the Colony they founded. Written between 1620 and 1647, the journal describes the story of the Pilgrims from 1608, when they settled in the Netherlands through the 1620 Mayflower voyage, until the year 1647. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the...
Written over a period of years by the leader of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation is the single most comp...
To many people the return of the Bradford Manuscript is a fresh discovery of colonial history. By very many it has been called, incorrectly, the log of the "Mayflower." Indeed, that is the title by which it is described in the decree of the Consistorial Court of London. The fact is, however, that Governor Bradford undertook its preparation long after the arrival of the Pilgrims, and it cannot be properly considered as in any sense a log or daily journal of the voyage of the "Mayflower." It is, in point of fact, a history of the Plymouth Colony, chiefly in the form of annals, extending from...
To many people the return of the Bradford Manuscript is a fresh discovery of colonial history. By very many it has been called, incorrectly, the log o...
Of Plymouth Plantation was written by William Bradford, leaders of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Written between 1630 and 1651, it is an oft cited first person account of Pilgrim life in the Colony.
Of Plymouth Plantation was written by William Bradford, leaders of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Written between 1630 and 1651, it is an oft c...