A guide to Plymouth and its history by Helen T. Briggs and Rose T. Briggs

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Author Briggs, Helen T. (Helen Taber), 1861-1941
Author Briggs, Rose T. (Rose Thornton), 1893-1981
Illustrator Dreher, Raymond C.
Title A guide to Plymouth and its history
Original Publication United States: The Pilgrim Society and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 1938.
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Steve Mattern, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "A Guide to Plymouth and Its History" by Helen T. Briggs and Rose T. Briggs is a historical account compiled in the late 1930s. This guidebook offers insights into Plymouth's rich history, particularly focusing on its founders, the Pilgrims, and various monuments dedicated to their memory. Through detailed descriptions and inscriptions, the authors aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the Pilgrim legacy and the historical significance of the locations associated with their arrival in America. The content of the book emphasizes the storied past of the Pilgrims, starting with their challenging journey aboard the Mayflower to their struggles in establishing a new home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The guide delves into various aspects of Pilgrim life, detailing significant sites such as Plymouth Rock, burial grounds, and memorials like the National Monument to the Forefathers. It presents a timeline of events from the Colony's establishment to later commemorations of their sacrifices and values. The book serves as an essential resource for those interested in understanding the foundations of American history through the lives and contributions of the Pilgrims. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F001: United States local history: New England
Subject Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)
Subject Plymouth (Mass.) -- Guidebooks
Subject Plymouth (Mass.) -- History
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EBook-No. 70046
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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