The women of the Mayflower and women of Plymouth colony by Ethel J. R. C. Noyes
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"The Women of the Mayflower and Women of Plymouth Colony" by Ethel J. R. C. Noyes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the largely overlooked narrative of the women who journeyed on the Mayflower and settled in the Plymouth Colony. Through their stories, it explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the vital roles these women played in establishing a new home and community in
America. The opening of the text sets the stage for the narrative by emphasizing the historical neglect of the women’s contributions compared to their male counterparts. It begins with a foreword that praises the author's effort in bringing attention to these women and their significant impact on the foundations of American society. The narrative quickly introduces several key characters, particularly Mary Brewster, setting the scene of their lives in England prior to the journey and hinting at the trials they faced, including hardship, imprisonment, and the decision to leave their homes for the unknown. The author meticulously details the emotional landscape of these women as they prepare for a journey that would forever alter their lives, highlighting their courage amid the uncertainty of their future in a new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Noyes, Ethel J. R. C. (Ethel Jane Russell Chesebrough) |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Minor, Anne Rogers |
| LoC No. | 21008526 |
| Title | The women of the Mayflower and women of Plymouth colony |
| Original Publication | United States: Memorial Press, 1921. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Mayflower (Ship) |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | Women -- Massachusetts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70031 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70031-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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