
A vivid early‑colonial chronicle invites listeners into the raw, hopeful world of the Plymouth settlement. Written by someone who endured the first winter’s trials, the narrative recounts how a handful of settlers, driven by faith and the promise of a new start, faced relentless storms, scarce supplies, and the constant threat of danger. Their perseverance is framed as a testament to divine providence, with moments of unexpected rescue and the building of a fledgling community against overwhelming odds.
Beyond the hardships, the account offers a rare glimpse into the early interactions with the native peoples, describing their customs, the tentative exchanges, and the uneasy peace that began to form. It also reflects the settlers’ earnest desire to spread their beliefs while grappling with the practical realities of survival. Listeners will hear a blend of earnest prayer, practical ingenuity, and the raw emotions of those who dared to carve a new life in an untamed land.
Full title
Good Newes from New England Or a true relation of things very remarkable at the plantation of Plimoth in New-England
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Steve Mattern, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-09-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1595–1655
A Mayflower passenger, early Plymouth leader, and vivid chronicler of colonial life, he helped shape the story of England’s first enduring New England settlement. His writings remain an important window into the Pilgrims’ world and their early encounters in North America.
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