A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth; Mourt's Relation: A Relation or Journal of the English Plantation settled at Plymouth in New England, by Certain English adventurers both merchants and others
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A Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth; Mourt's Relation: A Relation or Journal of the English Plantation settled at Plymouth in New England, by Certain English adventurers both merchants and others
Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691; Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Early works to 1800
Most of the Pilgrims were Separatists who were opposed to the forms
of the Church of England, but spent most of the sabbath in informal
services combining social and religious activities. Fear of Indian
attack made the first settlers cautious, so they rarely traveled
unarmed, and in 1622-23 built a combined fort and meeting-house,
although they were fortunate in enjoying warm relations with
neighboring tribes for several years.]
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM PLIMOTH PLANTATION
The preceding photographs illustrating modern reconstructions of things
familiar to the Pilgrims were generously provided by Plimoth Plantation,
in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Plantation includes full-scale replicas
of the _Mayflower_, the shallop, and the original settlement, much as
they probably looked in 1627. During that year the first census was
recorded and the herd which had been owned in common was divided.
Records kept by administrators of the colony tell where the various
houses were located, how much land was alloted to each household, and
other relevant information. Historical research in such documents has
been supplemented by archeological excavation to yield clues which allow
plausible reconstruction. With such full-scale exhibitions, and through
a continuing program of research and publication, this non-profit
organization attempts to foster better public understanding of the
adventure of the Pilgrims, which was first recounted in _Mourt’s
Relation_.
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE SERIES
[Illustration: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE SERIES]
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