The Women Who Came in the Mayflower by Annie Russell Marble
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"The Women Who Came in the Mayflower" by Annie Russell Marble is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the lives and contributions of the women who traveled on the Mayflower, as well as those who joined later voyages, specifically the Ann and the Fortune. It provides insights into their experiences, communal life, and the impact they had on the early Plymouth Colony. The narrative chronicles
the hardships faced by the women aboard the Mayflower during their perilous journey and the subsequent settlement in Plymouth. Marble highlights the courage and resilience of these women, detailing their roles in sustaining their families and nurturing the fledgling colony through disease, governance, and domestic responsibilities. The book also features profiles of several key women, such as Elizabeth Tilley and Priscilla Mullins, illustrating their lives, challenges, and influences within the community. Overall, it pays tribute to these often-overlooked figures, showcasing their necessity in establishing the foundations of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marble, Annie Russell, 1864-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Women Who Came in the Mayflower |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Dave Maddock, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Mayflower (Ship) |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | Women -- Massachusetts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7252 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07252-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | May 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 574 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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