Standish Of Standish: A Story Of The Pilgrims (1891)

By Jane G. Austin

Book Overview

Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is a historical novel written by Jane G. Austin and first published in 1891. The book tells the story of Myles Standish, a military captain who played a significant role in the early days of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, USA. The novel is set in the early 17th century and follows Standish's journey from his childhood in England to his eventual arrival in the New World. Along the way, readers are introduced to a cast of characters who help shape Standish's life, including his loyal friend John Alden, the strong-willed Priscilla Mullins, and the wise Elder Brewster.As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the challenges and hardships faced by the Pilgrims as they establish their colony in the face of harsh weather, disease, and conflict with the native Wampanoag tribe. Throughout it all, Standish remains a steadfast and courageous leader, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow colonists.Written in a style that is both engaging and informative, Standish of Standish offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of American history. With its vivid descriptions of life in the Plymouth Colony and its memorable characters, it is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164043048
• ISBN13: 9781164043041
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"