The England and Holland of the Pilgrims - Henry Martyn Dexter - Bog

The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a historical book written by Henry Martyn Dexter. The book provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' journey from England to Holland and their subsequent settlement in America. Dexter's work is based on extensive research and provides a comprehensive overview of the social, political, and religious conditions in England and Holland during the Pilgrims' time. The book also sheds light on the reasons behind the Pilgrims' decision to leave England and settle in Holland, as well as the challenges they faced in their new home. The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Pilgrims and their journey to America.1906. Dr. Henry M. Dexter, of Pilgrim descent and born almost within sight of Plymouth Rock, desired to give to the world a more complete record than any which had been written of the religious and ecclesiastical movement in England that made the Pilgrims what they were and of their emigration to Holland and their life there before they came to America. Although he died before the book was complete, his son edited and rewrote the finished text. Contents: Book I. The England of Our Fathers; Book II. The Protestantism of Our Fathers; Book III. The Birthplace of the Pilgrim Church; Book IV. The Pilgrims themselves and how the Conflict developed them; Book V. The Pilgrims in Amsterdam; and Book VI. The Pilgrims in Leyden.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.