The England and Holland of the Pilgrims

By Henry Martyn Dexter, Morton Dexter, Henry Martyn 1821-1890 Dexter, et al.

Book Overview

The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a historical book written by Henry Martyn Dexter. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of the Pilgrims who left England and settled in Holland before eventually making their way to the New World. Dexter's narrative explores the religious and political climate of England and Holland during the time of the Pilgrims, as well as the challenges they faced in their quest for religious freedom. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Pilgrims' journey, including their struggles with poverty, persecution, and the dangers of sea travel. Dexter's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the early days of the Pilgrims and their impact on American history. The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pilgrims and the early days of the United States.1906. Dr. Henry M. Dexter, of Pilgrim descent and born almost within sight of Plymouth Rock, desired to give to the world a more complete record than any which had been written of the religious and ecclesiastical movement in England that made the Pilgrims what they were and of their emigration to Holland and their life there before they came to America. Although he died before the book was complete, his son edited and rewrote the finished text. Contents: Book I. The England of Our Fathers; Book II. The Protestantism of Our Fathers; Book III. The Birthplace of the Pilgrim Church; Book IV. The Pilgrims themselves and how the Conflict developed them; Book V. The Pilgrims in Amsterdam; and Book VI. The Pilgrims in Leyden.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: 1162728930
• ISBN13: 9781162728933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 702 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"