The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 - Complete

by Azel Ames

O civilized humanity, world-wide, and especially to the descendants of the Pilgrims who, in 1620, laid on New England shores the foundations of that civil and religious freedom upon which has been built a refuge for the oppressed of every land, the story of the Pilgrim "Exodus" has an ever-increasing value and zest. The little we know of the inception, development, and vicissitudes of their bold scheme of colonization in the American wilderness only serves to sharpen the appetite for more.

Genres: History, Reference, Nonfiction, Classics

140 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a cornucopia of history and facts in which we learn a great deal about the Mayflower, its consort ship, Speedwell, the schedule of the group of Puritans to leave Holland and pick up those in England, a little bit of life (births and deaths) aboard the voyage, the problems with a leaky Speedwell, the supplies and provisions taken along, the first arrival in Cape Cod harbor, the second landing at Plymouth Harbor, the months aboard ship in the harbor, and the hard, first winter. This sure beats any fictionalized accounts.

💥Recommended reading.

[Tiffany Tinkham · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was kind of hard to get through. Sounded more like a debate than anything. But it has a lot of historical facts in it if they are accurate. I read this book because I am linked to several of the pilgrim families through my father's side and been interested in learning all I can about their lives and what they went through.

[Abigail · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a tough read for me. There were certain theories that did not have any hard core evidence, nor lined up with what most Mayflower books & facts state.