Of Plymouth Plantation

By William Bradford

The most important and influential source of information about Plymouth, this landmark account was written by the colony's governor. It vividly documents the Pilgrims' first stop in Holland, their harrowing transatlantic crossing, the first harsh winter in the new land, and the help from Native Americans that saved their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
• Release date: Aug 29, 2013
• ISBN: 9781627933582

Reviews for Of Plymouth Plantation

[la2bkk · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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 some tedious) was the author's discussion of the settlers relations with the merchant investors back in England- a constant struggle for funding and supplies (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.

[mrslee_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Written by a Separatist in the 1600's, this does not make for easy and light reading. It is illuminating and enlightening though. We have all heard the story of the Pilgrims almost as many times as the story of Christmas, but reading this helps us to see and understand events as they happened to the Pilgrims and other settlers. Some things which we have taken for granted, we find are not so. The story is long and detailed and must be read with an understanding that people had a different understanding of the world in those days. In some ways this shows the pilgrims to be better than we have heard, and in other ways, worse. It is simply their story, recorded in one man's journal.

[jbarr5 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Of Plymouth Plantation by William BradfordDifficult book to read with broken English but enjoyed the story of how the group formed and headed to the Danes then off to US.Another really good section was after landing who they came into contact with. Very political and religious back stories.Lots of letters from those involved with decisions. Passenger list on the Mayflower is included along with family tree listings.Footnotes are listed at the very end of the book. What appears to be treaties between the Pilgrims and Indians are also included.Appendixes and index are also included. Other works associated with this one are also available.

[patito7de7hule · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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.

[boundtogetherforgood · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

B O R I N GThis story is one that should be SO exciting and, man, can he put you to sleep. I was very disappointed. Nonetheless, it packs the history into its pages.