Good Newes from New England by Edward Winslow
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"Good Newes from New England" by Edward Winslow is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work provides an eyewitness account of the early experiences of the Plymouth colony, focusing on the challenges they faced, the interactions with Indigenous peoples, and the providence they experienced amidst adversity. The text appears to address themes of survival, faith, and community in a new world setting. At the start of the narrative,
the author offers a dedication and a summary of events concerning the Plymouth colony. Winslow discusses the daunting challenges the settlers endured, including food shortages and threats from Indigenous tribes. He emphasizes the miraculous survival attributed to divine intervention and the importance of maintaining good relations with the local tribes. Winslow also hints at ongoing tensions with neighboring colonies and the political dynamics with both the settlers and Indigenous nations. Within this context, the opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of early colonial life and the complexities of their relationships with the land and its original inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Winslow, Edward, 1595-1655 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Young, Alexander, 1800-1854 |
| Title |
Good Newes from New England Or a true relation of things very remarkable at the plantation of Plimoth in New-England |
| Alternate Title |
Good News from New England Or a true relation of things very remarkable at the plantation of Plymouth in New-England |
| Credits | Steve Mattern, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 |
| Subject | Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66332 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66332-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 833 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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