Bøger af Morton Dexter

This engaging history covers the story of the Pilgrims from their origins in England to their arrival in the New World and their struggles to build a new society in the face of harsh conditions and hostile forces. Dexter draws on a wealth of primary sources to provide a detailed and vivid account of this seminal chapter in American history. With its compelling narrative and rich cast of characters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of America's founding.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Story of the Pilgrims is a historical book written by Morton Dexter. It tells the story of the Pilgrims, who were a group of English separatists who fled to America in 1620 to escape religious persecution. The book covers the events leading up to the Pilgrims' departure from England, their voyage on the Mayflower, and their establishment of the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts.The book provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' struggles and hardships, including their first winter in America, which was marked by disease, starvation, and harsh weather conditions. It also explores the Pilgrims' interactions with the Native American tribes in the area and their efforts to establish peaceful relations with them.The Story of the Pilgrims is a well-researched and engaging book that provides readers with a fascinating insight into one of the most important events in American history. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are a history buff or simply interested in learning more about the Pilgrims and their journey to America, this book is an excellent choice.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.

In the fourteenth century, the Roman Catholic Church reigned supreme in England. The first break from the Church occurred in the early 1500s when King Henry VII wanted to divorce his wife, Catherine. The King's break with the Roman Catholic Church created the Anglican Church (Church of England) which, though not entirely Protestant, nonetheless allowed a revival of Protestantism. Many of these Protestants were called Puritans "because of their wish to purify and reform the State Church." Religious persecution continued through the 1600s, however, for any group that varied too far from the teachings of the Church of England. The Pilgrims evolved from the Puritans.The author endeavors "to make plain something of the exalted character of the men and women whom preeminently the world has agreed to call the Pilgrims...." who "maintained steadily their lofty intellectual, moral, and religious standards and soon exerted an enlightening influence upon the world out of all proportion to the smallness of their colony." This informative and readable history includes biographical sketches of Robert Browne, William Brewster, William Bradford, and John Robinson, as well as many notes on lesser known but nonetheless important early Pilgrims. The Pilgrim towns of Scrooby and Austerfield in England are described in detail, as is the now-famous Plymouth Colony of 1620 in Massachusetts. The author describes the colony in detail, devoting chapters to its early life, commercial history, and first year of existence.This book was originally printed as a series of weekly articles in 1893 for members of the Scrooby Clubs, a nationwide collection of individuals associated with the Congregational Church.(1894, 1990), 2022, 5¿x8¿, paper, index, 386 pp.