
A compact yet richly illustrated guide invites listeners to wander through Plymouth’s historic streets, where stone tablets, statues, and monuments tell the story of the town’s founding settlers. Drawing directly from the inscriptions that line the town’s public spaces, the narration weaves together the reverent words of early commemorations, offering a vivid sense of how generations have honored the Pilgrims’ quest for religious liberty.
The guide also brings to life the early days of the Mayflower voyage, introducing the key figures who left England and Holland in search of a new beginning. Listeners will hear the compelling blend of prose and verse that once marked civic celebrations, gaining insight into the values and aspirations that shaped the colony’s first winter. This listening experience serves as both a historical snapshot and a tribute to the enduring legacy of Plymouth’s forebears.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (80K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Pilgrim Society and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 1938.
Credits
Steve Mattern, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-02-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A local historian with a deep love for Plymouth, she helped turn the town’s past into a clear, welcoming guide for visitors and history readers alike. Her work is closely tied to the preservation of Pilgrim-era memory in Massachusetts.
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A Plymouth historian and preservation advocate, she helped bring local history to life through a guide to the town’s past and through hands-on work at historic houses. Her writing grows out of deep family ties to Plymouth and a lifelong connection to the area’s landmarks and traditions.
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