MayFlower 1620 : A New Look at a Pilgrim Voyage

Summary: The story of the ship called MayflowerÓ is deeply woven into the fabric of American history: Intrepid passengers called Pilgrims sailed a stormy sea to find religious freedom in a new world. But, the real history of MayflowerÓ is a lot more complicated. These seafarers were not a unified group, not all of them came to America for religious reasons, & their new land was not an empty paradise for the taking. Plymouth P...lantation brings this critical & compelling period of history to life by using careful research of primary sources as the basis of a richly informative text & scenes recreated by costumed interpreters. Fascinating details reveal what MayflowerÓ passengers ate, how they passed their time on the long voyage, & what they hoped & dreamed. Photos. [read more]