9781528717656 - The Mayflower and Her Log - Azel Ames
9781528717656 - The Mayflower and Her Log - Azel Ames
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The Mayflower and Her Log

This book looks in detail into the historic voyage of the ‘Mayflower’, an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. 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. 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.

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Author

Azel Ames

Imprint

Read & Co. History

Categories

Expeditions & Discoveries

History

Regional & National History

Ships & Boats

Transport

United States

ISBN

9781528717656, 9781528790765

Formats Available

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Pages

336

Publication Date

14 August 2020

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

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.

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