Pilgrim Fathers Of New England: A History

The Pilgrim Fathers of New England: A History is a historical work by W.

Carlos Martyn, first published in 1910. The book explores the history of the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists who fled religious persecution in England and established the Plymouth Colony in North America in 1620.

The Pilgrims are best known for their role in the first Thanksgiving celebration with the Native Americans.

Martyn's work delves into the religious and political motivations that led the Pilgrims to embark on their perilous journey across the Atlantic.

The book covers their experiences in Holland, their decision to sail to the New World aboard the Mayflower, and their early struggles and triumphs in establishing a settlement in what is now Massachusetts.

The narrative provides insights into the challenges the Pilgrims faced, including harsh weather, food shortages, and interactions with Native American tribes.

It also explores the development of the Mayflower Compact, one of the earliest forms of self-government in the American colonies.

Overall, "e;The Pilgrim Fathers of New England: A History"e; serves as a historical account of the Pilgrims' journey and their contributions to the early history of the United States.