02568cam a22003493u 4500 27357 UtSlPG 20260610133626.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Carlton, Henry Fisk, 1892-1973 The Landing of the Pilgrims Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Dramatic hours in colonial history Release date is 2008-11-29 Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Landing of the Pilgrims" by Henry Fisk Carlton is a historical play that dramatizes the early experiences of the Pilgrims in their quest to establish a new settlement in America during the early 17th century. Written in the early 20th century, the book portrays the challenges and negotiations faced by the Pilgrims as they journey from Leyden, Holland, to the New World, ultimately landing in what is now Massachusetts instead of their intended destination in Virginia. The text captures the essence of their religious convictions and the social dynamics at play during this pivotal moment in American history. The narrative unfolds with the Pilgrims led by Pastor John Robinson and Elder John Carver, who weigh their emigration options amid financial constraints. Initially, they receive an enticing offer from the Dutch West India Company to settle under their flag, but they ultimately decide to accept an offer from a group of London merchants to settle under British rule. The voyage aboard the Mayflower is fraught with difficulties, including adverse weather and challenges in navigation, leading them to Cape Cod rather than Virginia. The passengers collectively decide to land and establish self-governance through the famous Mayflower Compact, laying the groundwork for their new community and setting a precedent for democratic governance in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Drama Radio plays Zyve, Claire Turner, 1895- Dramatic hours in colonial history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27357 68266 68266