Mary of Plymouth

By James Otis

Book Overview

"Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement" by James Otis transports readers to the heart of colonial America, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Pilgrims who shaped the nation's early history. This meticulously prepared edition revisits a classic juvenile fiction title centered on the Plymouth Colony. Explore the challenges and triumphs of the Puritan settlers as they build a new life in an unfamiliar land. This enduring tale captures the spirit of faith and resilience that defined the Pilgrims' journey, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the historical foundations of the United States. Discover the world of the early settlers through this engaging story of courage and community, a valuable addition to any collection of historical fiction.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023420112
• ISBN13: 9781023420112
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book for History Lovers of All Ages

Adults and kids (grades 5-7) who love history will receive a lot of accurate information on the daily life of the Pilgrims as seen through the eyes of a school-aged girl. While this book may not be enjoyed by kids who have been raised on sensational, continual-action TV, videos, or books, it will be enjoyed by those who love to read and who enjoy a good old-fashioned book that is well written.

Instructive AND appealing, Good Historical Fiction

Mary and her family are among the Mayflower's small band of pilgrims that founded Ply mouth. Through the eyes of this young girl, students can view the daily lifestyle of settlers in an American colony. "My name is Mary, and I am setting down all these things about our people here in this new world, hoping some day to send to my dear friend, Hannah, who lives in Scrooby, England, what may really come to be a story, even though the writer of it is only sixteen years old, having lived in Plymouth since the day our company landed from the "Mayflower" in 1620, more than eleven years ago." Mary and the Pilgrims come to an America today's children would not recognize. Desolate and cold, there are no homes, no churches, no stores, no crops, no livestock. How did they build homes in the cold of a New England winter? What did they eat? What did they use to make candles and eating utensils? What about elections, church services, Indians, cooking, new foods? Written in the form of a letter from Mary home to her friend in England, this title describes day-to-day life for the Pilgrims in the New World. Give your children a sense of American history-in a spellbinding, easy-to-absorb fashion. Mary of Plymouth is a story as instructive as it is appealing.