William Franklin Atwood

Born in 1867 and died in 1944, William Franklin Atwood is remembered as an American writer whose books focused on Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the history of the Pilgrims. His best-known work, The Pilgrim Story, presents early Plymouth history in a clear, readable form for general audiences.

Atwood also wrote guide-style works connected with historic Plymouth, including Pilgrim Guide Book to Plymouth, Massachusetts. That suggests he was interested not only in historical writing, but in helping visitors and local readers connect the town’s landmarks with the story of the Mayflower settlers.

Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources I could confirm, his surviving books show a writer devoted to public history: concise, informative, and closely tied to one of the most symbolic places in early New England.