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Captain Myles Standish is a historical novel written by Tudor Jenks and published in 1905. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Myles Standish, a military leader and one of the original settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. The novel follows Standish's life from his early days in England, through his service in the English army, to his arrival in America and his role in the founding of Plymouth Colony. The book explores Standish's relationships with other historical figures, such as William Bradford and John Alden, as well as his interactions with the Native American tribes that inhabited the area.Jenks' writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing to life the harsh realities of life in the 17th century. The book also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Standish navigates the challenges of building a new community in a foreign land.Overall, Captain Myles Standish is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's earliest settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104068172
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 256
  • Udgivet:
  • 6. februar 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 544 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. januar 2025
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Captain Myles Standish is a historical novel written by Tudor Jenks and published in 1905. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Myles Standish, a military leader and one of the original settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. The novel follows Standish's life from his early days in England, through his service in the English army, to his arrival in America and his role in the founding of Plymouth Colony. The book explores Standish's relationships with other historical figures, such as William Bradford and John Alden, as well as his interactions with the Native American tribes that inhabited the area.Jenks' writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing to life the harsh realities of life in the 17th century. The book also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Standish navigates the challenges of building a new community in a foreign land.Overall, Captain Myles Standish is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's earliest settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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