Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805-1877 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and adventures of Captain Miles Standish, a key figure among the early Pilgrims who settled in America. It covers the Pilgrims' harrowing journey from England to the New World, their struggles with the harsh realities of life in an unfamiliar land, and the eventual formation of a new society rooted in the values of their faith. The opening of the narrative establishes a backdrop of persecution faced by the Pilgrims in England under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, leading them to seek a new life in Holland and eventually America. Abbott introduces the oppressive laws against Non-Conformists, the desperate emigration attempts from England, and the challenges encountered during their arduous sea voyage aboard the Mayflower. The early chapters detail their momentous landing on Cape Cod, their initial explorations of the new land, and the fierce encounters with the indigenous people, all underscoring the bravery and determination of Standish and his fellow colonists as they strive to build a new home amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-04-28 Produced by Richard Hulse, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Standish, Myles, 1584?-1656 F001 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57067 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57067 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134320.0 57067