Description: This is a handsome, antique copy of "THE PILGRIM FATHERS - or, The Founders of New England in the Reign of James the First" by W.H. Bartlett. 1853 1st edition; Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co.; London. The book is beautifully illustrated with numerous steel engravings (with tissue guards), and in-text woodcuts. Handsome full leather binding with decorations on the covers, gilt lettering and decorations on the spine, gilt page edges on all sides of the text block, a ribbon page marker, gilt accents along the edges of the inside covers, and five raised bands on the spine. There is a 16 page publisher's catalog at the back. The contents are grouped into the following chapters: The Pilgrims in England; The Exiles in Holland; The Settlement in America. Here are some examples of the contents: Origin of the Puritans; William Bradford; Myles Standish; Schism in the Church; Persecution and Sufferings of the Independents; Resolution to Emigrate; Imprisonment at Boston; Poverty of the Pilgrims; Negotiations with the English Government; Purchase of the "Speedwell"; Final Embarkation for America; Landing at Plymouth; The "Mayflower"; ; Arrival at Cape Cod; First Exploration of the Country; Visit of Massasoit and Negotiations with the Indians; Sufferings of the First Winter; Scarcity of Provisions; Discovery of Indian Plot; (The Pilgrims) Character and Work...and much more.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-26T20:56:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: W.H. Bartlett
Region: New England
Publisher: Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co.
Topic: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1853
