Chief of the Pilgrims - Ashbel Steele - Bog

""Chief of the Pilgrims"" is a biography of William Brewster, a ruling elder of the Pilgrim Company that founded New Plymouth, the parent colony of New England in 1620. The book, written by Ashbel Steele, provides a detailed account of Brewster's life and times, including his role in the religious and political movements of his era, his leadership within the Pilgrim community, and his contributions to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. Steele draws on a variety of primary sources, including Brewster's own writings and the writings of his contemporaries, to paint a vivid picture of this important figure in American history. The book also explores the broader historical context of Brewster's life, including the religious and political turmoil of seventeenth-century England, the challenges faced by the Pilgrims in their journey to the New World, and the early years of the Plymouth Colony. ""Chief of the Pilgrims"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Pilgrim Fathers, or the early years of New England.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.