Signers Of The Mayflower Compact (1896)

Signers of the Mayflower Compact is a historical book written by Annie Arnoux Haxtun in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the Mayflower Compact, which was signed by the Pilgrims on November 11, 1620, before they disembarked from their ship and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.The book focuses on the 41 men who signed the Mayflower Compact, providing biographical information and historical context for each signer. Haxtun researched and compiled information from various sources, including colonial records, genealogies, and historical documents, to create a comprehensive profile of each signer.The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the reasons why the Pilgrims felt compelled to create the Mayflower Compact. Haxtun delves into the religious and cultural differences between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, as well as the challenges the Pilgrims faced in establishing their new colony.Overall, Signers of the Mayflower Compact is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Pilgrims and the founding of Plymouth Colony. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the signers of the Mayflower Compact, shedding light on their lives, motivations, and contributions to American history.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.