The Wayfarers (1898)

By Josephine Preston Peabody

Book Overview

The Wayfarers is a novel written by Josephine Preston Peabody and published in 1898. The story is set in the early 17th century and follows the journey of a group of English Puritans who leave their homeland to settle in the new world of America. The main character, John Alden, is a young man who falls in love with Priscilla Mullins, a fellow passenger on the ship. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the challenges of starting a new life in a foreign land. The Wayfarers is a historical fiction that provides insight into the lives and struggles of the early settlers in America. It is a poignant and moving tale that captures the spirit of the time and the determination of those who sought a better life in a new world.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: 1163884375
• ISBN13: 9781163884379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"