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100 1 _aCarlton, Henry Fisk,
_d1892-1973
245 1 4 _aThe Landing of the Pilgrims
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aDramatic hours in colonial history
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-29
508 _aProduced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Drama
653 _aRadio plays
700 1 _aZyve, Claire Turner,
_d1895-
830 0 _aDramatic hours in colonial history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27357
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