On Plymouth Rock (1897)

By Samuel Adams Drake

Book Overview

On Plymouth Rock is a historical book written by Samuel Adams Drake and published in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the Pilgrims' journey to America and their settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Drake provides an in-depth analysis of the Pilgrims' motivations for leaving England, their voyage across the Atlantic, and their struggles to establish a new colony in a foreign land. He also explores the relationships between the Pilgrims and the Native American tribes they encountered, including the famous interactions with Squanto and Massasoit. The book is richly illustrated with maps, portraits, and sketches, and includes a comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. On Plymouth Rock is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America and the founding of the Plymouth colony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164865625
• ISBN13: 9781164865629
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"