Chief of the Pilgrims

""Chief of the Pilgrims"" is a comprehensive biography of William Brewster, the ruling elder of the Pilgrim Company that founded the New Plymouth colony in 1620, which became the parent colony of New England. The book is written by Ashbel Steele and provides a detailed account of Brewster's life and times, including his upbringing, education, and religious beliefs. It also explores his role in the establishment of the Plymouth colony, his relationships with other key figures such as William Bradford and Miles Standish, and his contributions to the development of the colony. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Pilgrims and the early settlement of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.