William Franklin Atwood

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William Franklin Atwood

1867–1944

A Plymouth historian and guidebook writer, this author devoted his work to telling the story of the Pilgrims and preserving the local history of Plymouth, Massachusetts. His books bring together historical sources and on-the-ground knowledge in a clear, accessible way.

2 Audiobooks

Pilgrim Guide Book to Plymouth, Massachusetts With a Brief Outline of the Pilgrim Migration and Settlement at Plymouth

Pilgrim Guide Book to Plymouth, Massachusetts With a Brief Outline of the Pilgrim Migration and Settlement at Plymouth

by William Franklin Atwood

The Pilgrim story : Being largely a compilation from the documents of Governor Bradford and Governor Winslow, severally and in collaboration; together with a list of Mayflower passengers.

The Pilgrim story : Being largely a compilation from the documents of Governor Bradford and Governor Winslow, severally and in collaboration; together with a list of Mayflower passengers.

by William Franklin Atwood

About the author

Born in 1867 and dying in 1944, William Franklin Atwood is best remembered for books about Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the Pilgrim story. His work centered on making early colonial history approachable for general readers and visitors.

Atwood wrote guidebooks including Pilgrim Plymouth Guide to Objects of Special Historic Interest and Official Pilgrim Guidebook to Plymouth, Massachusetts. He also compiled The Pilgrim Story, a historical account drawn largely from documents associated with Governors William Bradford and Edward Winslow.

His writing reflects a strong connection to Plymouth’s historic identity. Rather than writing fiction or academic history for specialists, he focused on practical, readable books that helped readers understand the places, people, and records behind one of the best-known chapters of early New England history.