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_aAustin, Jane G. _q(Jane Goodwin), _d1831-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aStandish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-07-12 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Susan Carr, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims" by Jane G. Austin is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on Myles Standish, a key figure among the Pilgrims, showcasing his leadership and valor as they journey to establish a new settlement in America. It delves into the lives of the Pilgrim Mothers and Fathers, intertwining themes of bravery, community, and romance. At the start of the narrative, the setting is established on the Mayflower, where women are preparing to wash clothes on land, using the task as a means to assert their role in the new world. The focus shifts to various characters, including the surly Captain Jones, who finds little enthusiasm in assisting the Pilgrims and is generally dismissive of their needs. Amidst the ongoing preparations, the story introduces young men like John Alden and the beauty of Priscilla Molines, hinting at potential romantic entanglements while contrasting the lightheartedness of the women with the men’s stern responsibilities. The opening chapters blend humor and drama, setting the stage for the struggles and triumphs that follow in the Pilgrims' quest for a new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMassachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691 -- Fiction | ||
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