Otis, James 1848-1912 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the early experiences of the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth, particularly through the eyes of a young girl named Mary. It aims to provide a vivid depiction of the daily life, challenges, and triumphs faced by the settlers in their new home, avoiding romanticized tales to present the realities of their existence. At the start of the story, Mary introduces herself and her circumstances, revealing that she had arrived in Plymouth aboard the Mayflower over a decade prior. The opening chapters recount their arduous journey to America, the initial hardships endured during their first winter, and the challenges of building a new life in a harsh and unfamiliar environment. Through Mary's perspective, readers witness the struggles of the Pilgrim community as they work tirelessly to establish their homes in the wilderness, confront hunger and sickness, and form crucial relationships with the indigenous people they encounter, notably Squanto and Massasoit, who play significant roles in their survival and adaptation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-01-07 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 -- Juvenile fiction Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44616 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44616 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134026.0 44616