Publisher's Synopsis
""Chief of the Pilgrims"" is a biography of William Brewster, a ruling elder of the Pilgrim Company that founded New Plymouth, the parent colony of New England in 1620. This book, written by Ashbel Steele, provides a detailed account of Brewster's life and times, including his early years in England, his involvement in the Separatist movement, his role in the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, and his leadership within the community. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the challenges faced by the Pilgrims in their new home and the relationships they developed with the Native American tribes in the area. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, ""Chief of the Pilgrims"" offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most important historical figures and the founding of one of its most significant colonies.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.
