First published 2020
Albert Christopher Addison examines the forces and circumstances that drove the Pilgrims to board the Mayflower in 1620 and cross the Atlantic to establish Plymouth Colony. Originally published in 1911, this historical account explores both the immediate events surrounding the famous voyage and the ship's enduring significance in American culture. Addison, son of newspaper founder Daniel Addison, traces how the Mayflower transformed from a practical vessel carrying religious separatists into an iconic symbol celebrated in countless artistic works. The author connects the Pilgrim experience to contemporary American life, demonstrating how their journey continues to resonate. This edition includes introductory poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and John Greenleaf Whittier, adding literary context to the historical narrative. Addison offers readers both a detailed examination of early American settlement and an understanding of how the Mayflower story became woven into the nation's cultural fabric.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, historical-romance, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction, literary-fiction
Setting: America, Plymouth Colony
Period: 1620, 1911
118 pages · Paperback · Read & Co. History