Nelson, Loveday A. creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Our Pilgrim Forefathers: Thanksgiving Studies" by Loveday A. Nelson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the story of the Pilgrims, detailing their journey from England to America to seek religious freedom and the subsequent hardships they faced in establishing a new life. It emphasizes the historical significance of Thanksgiving as a celebration of their perseverance and communal spirit. The narrative begins with the Pilgrims' struggles in England under strict religious governance, leading them to seek refuge in Holland before ultimately deciding to embark on the perilous journey across the Atlantic. Upon reaching America, the Pilgrims confront numerous hardships, including harsh weather, food shortages, and conflict with indigenous peoples. Despite these challenges, they eventually establish a community and hold a Thanksgiving feast with their Native American neighbors, fostering a spirit of cooperation. The book illustrates the bravery, determination, and faith of the Pilgrims, serving as a reflection on their legacy and the values they stood for, such as religious freedom and community support. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-12-03 E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) F001 Original publication data not identified 35019938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47520 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47520 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134107.0 47520