The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World

by Nathaniel Philbrick

First published 2008

The Mayflower sets sail from England, carrying the Pilgrims on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic. Beset by storms and shortages, the exhausted travelers finally reach the rugged coast of Massachusetts. They must build a settlement from scratch, facing harsh winters, dwindling provisions, and conflict with the local Wampanoag tribe. Through perseverance and unexpected alliances, the Pilgrims establish a precarious foothold in the New World, laying the foundation for the United States.

Genres: biography, history, historical-fiction, american

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking

Tropes: founding-fathers, perseverance

Setting: Massachusetts

Period: 1600-1750, New Plymouth, 1620-1691

368 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books

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