""Miles Standish the Puritan Captain"" is a biographical book written by John S. C. Abbott. It tells the story of Miles Standish, a prominent figure in the early history of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Standish was a military leader and one of the founders of the colony, known for his bravery, leadership, and dedication to the Puritan cause. The book explores Standish's life, from his early years in England to his role in the founding of Plymouth, and his interactions with other important figures of the time, such ...
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""Miles Standish the Puritan Captain"" is a biographical book written by John S. C. Abbott. It tells the story of Miles Standish, a prominent figure in the early history of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Standish was a military leader and one of the founders of the colony, known for his bravery, leadership, and dedication to the Puritan cause. The book explores Standish's life, from his early years in England to his role in the founding of Plymouth, and his interactions with other important figures of the time, such as William Bradford and Massasoit, the Wampanoag chief. It also delves into the challenges and struggles that the Puritans faced in their new home, including conflicts with Native Americans and the difficulties of building a new society in a harsh and unfamiliar environment. Through the story of Miles Standish, Abbott paints a vivid picture of the early days of the Plymouth Colony and the people who helped shape it into the thriving community it became.1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The biography of Miles Standish, the Captain of the Pilgrims. He conducts us in the May Flower, across the Atlantic, lands us at Plymouth, and tells the never to be forgotten story of the heroism of our fathers in laying the foundations of this great republic. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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