The Myth of the "Mayflower"
The Myth of the

Author: G. K. Chesterton

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2020-08-14

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1528790774

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“The Myth of the "Mayflower"” is a 1921 work by G. K. Chesterton. Within it, he attempts to separate fact from fiction concerning the story of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. This fascinating treatise is highly recommended for those with an interest in this famous sea voyage and in American history and culture in general. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874– 1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and literary and art critic. Other notable works by this author include: “Heretics, Project Gutenberg” (1905), “The Innocence of Father Brown” (1911), and “The Man Who Was Thursday” (1908). Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Mayflower
Mayflower

Author: Nathaniel Philbrick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-05-09

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1101218835

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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.

Mayflower Lives
Mayflower Lives

Author: Martyn Whittock

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1643131796

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Leading into the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower, Martyn Whittock examines the lives of the “saints” (members of the Separatist puritan congregations) and “strangers” (economic migrants) on the original ship who collectively became known to history as “the Pilgrims.”The story of the Pilgrims has taken on a life of its own as one of our founding national myths—their escape from religious persecution, the dangerous transatlantic journey, that brutal first winter. Throughout the narrative, we meet characters already familiar to us through Thanksgiving folklore—Captain Jones, Myles Standish, and Tisquantum (Squanto)—as well as new ones.There is Mary Chilton, the first woman to set foot on shore, and asylum seeker William Bradford. We meet fur trapper John Howland and little Mary More, who was brought as an indentured servant. Then there is Stephen Hopkins, who had already survived one shipwreck and was the only Mayflower passenger with any prior Amer- ican experience. Decidedly un-puritanical, he kept a tavern and was frequently chastised for allowing drinking on Sundays.Epic and intimate, Mayflower Lives is a rich and rewarding book that promises to enthrall readers of early American history.

The Mayflower and Her Log - July 15, 1620 - May 6, 1621 - Chiefly from Original Sources
The Mayflower and Her Log - July 15, 1620 - May 6, 1621 - Chiefly from Original Sources

Author: Azel Ames

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2020-08-14

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1528790766

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First published in 1901, “The Mayflower and Her Log” looks in detail into the historic voyage of the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. 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. Contents include: “The Myth of the 'Mayflower', by G. K. Chesterton”, “Introductory”, “The Name—'May-Flower'”, “The May-Flower’s Consort the Speedwell”, “The May-Flower’s Charter and the Adventurers”, “The May-Flower—The Ship Herself”, “The Officers and Crew of the Mayflower”, “The May-Flower’s Passengers”, “Quarters, Cooking, Provisions”, etc. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with the essay “The Myth of the 'Mayflower'” by G. K. Chesterton.

The Journey to the Mayflower
The Journey to the Mayflower

Author: Stephen Tomkins

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1643133748

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An authoritative and immersive history of the far-reaching events in England that led to the sailing of the Mayflower. 2020 brings readers the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower—the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. It is a foundational event in American history, but it began as an English story, which pioneered the idea of religious freedom. The illegal underground movement of Protestant separatists from Elizabeth I’s Church of England is a story of subterfuge and danger, arrests and interrogations, prison and executions. It starts with Queen Mary’s attempts to burn Protestantism out of England, which created a Protestant underground. Later, when Elizabeth’s Protestant reformation didn’t go far enough, radicals recreated that underground, meeting illegally throughout England, facing prison and death for their crimes. They went into exile in the Netherlands, where they lived in poverty—and finally to the New World. Historian Stephen Tomkins tells this fascinating story—one that is rarely told as an important piece of English, as well as American, history—that is full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national security, freedom of religion, and tolerance of dangerous opinions. This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the untold story of how the Mayflower came to be launched.

Mayflower 1620
Mayflower 1620

Author: Peter Arenstam

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2007-09

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780792262763

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Contains a photographed reenactment of the voyage and landing of the Mayflower with text covering the perspectives of both the Native Americans and the English.

The Finding of the "Mayflower";With the Essay 'The Myth of the "Mayflower"' by G. K. Chesterton
The Finding of the

Author: Rendel Harris

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-14

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781528717434

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"The Finding of the 'Mayflower'" concentrates on what happened to the 'Mayflower' following its successful voyage to the New World. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating historical account highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: "The Mayflower, an excerpt from The Encyclopedia Americana, 1920", "The Myth of the 'Mayflower', by G. K. Chesterton", "Introduction", "The Campo Santo of The Society of Friends at Jordans", "The Trail Found", "The Trail Followed", "The 'Mayflower' Found", "When Was the Ship Broken Up", "An Expert's Opinion", etc. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with the essay "The Myth of the 'Mayflower'" by G. K. Chesterton.

History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote

Author: Kate Messner

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0593120361

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Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT? WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution. The truth is, it took millions of women to get that amendment into law. They marched! They picketed! They even went to jail. But in the end, it all came down to a letter from a state representative's mom. No joke. Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the fight for women's suffrage. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower!

The Mayflower
The Mayflower

Author: 50minutes

Publisher: History

Published: 2018-02-07

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9782808002653

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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the story of the Mayflower in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the voyage of the Mayflower. In 1620, a group of Puritans now known as the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America to escape the religious persecution they faced in England. Despite delays, tempests, food shortages, disease and discord, they managed to establish the colony of Plymouth. This settlement's success was due in no small part to the alliance the colonists made with the local Wampanoag tribe, and the harmony they initially lived in has been immortalised in the American tradition of Thanksgiving. Other colonists followed their example and flocked to America in droves, but this led to widespread conflict with the Native American population, and the true scale of the devastation they wrought has only been recognised in recent years. In just 50 minutes you will: - Find out about the religious persecution that motivated the Pilgrims' journey across the Atlantic - Learn about the early days of the colony they founded in New England - Understand the conflicts that arose between the colonists and the Native Americans in the following years ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.