Publisher's Synopsis
The Pilgrim Spirit is a historical pageant written by George Pierce Baker in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 21, 1620. The book provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' journey to America, their struggles and hardships, and their eventual settlement in Plymouth. The pageant is divided into several acts, each depicting a different event in the Pilgrims' journey. The first act portrays the Pilgrims' departure from England and their voyage across the Atlantic. The second act focuses on their arrival in America and their first encounters with the Native Americans. Subsequent acts depict the Pilgrims' struggles to survive in the harsh New England environment, their efforts to build homes and establish a community, and their interactions with other European settlers in the region. The book also includes a detailed description of the first Thanksgiving celebration, which is now a national holiday in the United States. Overall, The Pilgrim Spirit is a vivid and engaging retelling of the Pilgrims' journey to America and their legacy in American history. It provides a valuable insight into the challenges faced by the early settlers and the enduring spirit of determination and perseverance that characterized their journey.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.
