The May-Flower and Her Log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621: Chiefly from Original Sources

by Azel Ames

Presented here is the original log of the May-Flower, a complete and fascinating first-hand account of the ships journey from its departure at Plymouth, England, on July 15, 1620, to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony in the new world on May 6, 1621. Included is a thorough description and history of the ship itself and an account of its officers, crew, passengers, and cargo.

Genres: History, Reference, Nonfiction, Classics

288 pages, Hardcover

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.