Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement by James Otis
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| Author | Otis, James, 1848-1912 |
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| Title | Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement |
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| Summary | "Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the early experiences of the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth, particularly through the eyes of a young girl named Mary. It aims to provide a vivid depiction of the daily life, challenges, and triumphs faced by the settlers in their new home, avoiding romanticized tales to present the realities of their existence. At the start of the story, Mary introduces herself and her circumstances, revealing that she had arrived in Plymouth aboard the Mayflower over a decade prior. The opening chapters recount their arduous journey to America, the initial hardships endured during their first winter, and the challenges of building a new life in a harsh and unfamiliar environment. Through Mary's perspective, readers witness the struggles of the Pilgrim community as they work tirelessly to establish their homes in the wilderness, confront hunger and sickness, and form crucial relationships with the indigenous people they encounter, notably Squanto and Massasoit, who play significant roles in their survival and adaptation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44616 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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