Of Plymouth Plantation: Historical Account (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Real History of the Mayflower Voyage, the New World Colony & the Lives of Its First PilgrimsBy William Bradford
Length18h 3m
About this audiobook
Of Plymouth Plantation is William Bradford's lucid, providential history of the Separatist migration from England to Holland and ultimately to New England, where the Plymouth colony struggled into being. Written in a plain yet morally charged prose characteristic of early Puritan narrative, the work combines eyewitness chronicle, spiritual autobiography, political record, and communal elegy. Its literary context lies at the foundation of American colonial writing, where history is interpreted through covenant theology, hardship, and divine testing. Bradford, long-serving governor of Plymouth Colony, wrote from intimate knowledge of the events he records. A Yorkshire Separatist shaped by religious persecution, exile in Leiden, the Mayflower voyage, and the crises of settlement, he understood the colony not merely as a civic experiment but as a sacred undertaking. His leadership and losses gave the narrative its gravity, restraint, and persistent concern with communal survival. This book is essential for readers interested in early American history, Puritan thought, and the origins of American prose. It rewards attention not only as a primary historical document but as a carefully shaped meditation on faith, endurance, governance, and memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (239)
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GenreHistory
Length18 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Of Plymouth Plantation: Historical Account (Annotated)
26Anno Dom: 1626.
2Introduction
27Anno Dom: 1627.
3Synopsis
28Anno Dom: 1628.
4Historical Context
29Anno Dom: 1629.
5Table of Contents
30Anno Dom: 1630.
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6Introduction
31Anno Dom: 1631.
7Of Plimoth Plantation:
32Anno Dom: 1632.
8BOOK I
33Anno Dom: 1633.
91. Chapter
34Anno Dom: 1634.
102. Chapter
35Anno Dom: 1635.
113. Chapter
36Anno Dom: 1636.
124. Chapter
37Anno Dom: 1637.
135. Chapter
38Anno Dom: 1638.
146. Chapter
39Anno Dom: 1639-40.
157. Chapter
40Anno Dom: 1641.
168. Chapter
41Anno Dom: 1642.
179. Chapter
42Anno Dom: 1643.
1810. Chapter
43Anno Dom: 1644.
19BOOK II
44Anno Dom: 1645.
20Anno Dom: 1620.
45Anno Dom: 1646.
21Anno Dom: 1621.
46Anno Dom: 1647-8.
22Anno Dom: 1622.
47Appendix I
23Anno Dom: 1623.
48Appendix II
24Anno Dom: 1624.
49Analysis
25Anno Dom: 1625.
50Reflection
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