Bradford's history "Of Plimoth plantation" : from the original manuscript : with a report of the proceedings incident to the return of the manuscript to Massachusetts

Author William Bradford was the long time governor of the early 17th century Plymouth settlement, hence has invaluable information to share as to his experiences.

Those with only cursory knowledge of the Mayflower and its passengers may be surprised to learn there is a far greater story to be told than the (often complex) Indian relations and fanciful Thanksgiving celebration. A significant portion of the book concerns the settlers initial attempts to escape England to practice their separatist religious beliefs, first in Holland, and then later in America. More sobering (and sometimes tedious) was the author's discussion of the settlers relations with the merchant investors back in England- a constant struggle for funding and supplies show more (by the settlers) and profits (by the investors).

Because of its age, and perhaps the author's style, this is not an easy read. Nonetheless, it is an invaluable work of early English settlement in America and should not missed. show less

This is a print of an historically significant manuscript. For those interested in the history of the Plymouth Colony, it is a very important primary source.

Sometimes confused as the "Mayflower Log", this is the earliest history of Plymouth Bay Colony from first landing to 1647. Original print was in 1856, but this is the improved version 1898 Boston Printing.