The Story Of The Pilgrims For Children (1918)

The Story Of The Pilgrims For Children (1918) by Roland Greene Usher is a historical book that narrates the story of the Pilgrims, a group of English settlers who arrived in America in the 17th century seeking religious freedom. The book is written for children and provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' journey from England to America, their struggles to establish a new colony, and their interactions with the Native Americans. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Pilgrims' story. It starts by introducing the Pilgrims and their reasons for leaving England. It then describes their journey across the Atlantic on the Mayflower and their arrival in America. The book then goes on to discuss the challenges the Pilgrims faced in establishing a new colony, including harsh weather conditions, illness, and food shortages. The book also delves into the Pilgrims' interactions with the Native Americans, including their first encounter with the Wampanoag tribe and their alliance with the Native American chief, Massasoit. It also describes the first Thanksgiving celebration, which was held to give thanks for the harvest and the Pilgrims' survival.Overall, The Story Of The Pilgrims For Children (1918) provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Pilgrims' journey to America and their struggles to establish a new colony. It is written in a simple and accessible language, making it suitable for children of all ages. The book also includes illustrations that help bring the story to life and make it more engaging for young readers.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.