May Alden Ward
Old Colony Days is a historical book written by May Alden Ward that takes readers on a journey through the early colonial period in America. The book is set in the Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, and covers the period from the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 to the end of the 17th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in the colony, including the struggles of the early settlers, their relationships with the Native Americans, their daily routines, and their religious beliefs. The author provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the Pilgrims, including the harsh weather, disease, and food shortages, and how they overcame these obstacles to establish a new way of life in America. The book also explores the relationships between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, including the famous story of the first Thanksgiving. It delves into the customs and traditions of the Native Americans and how they interacted with the settlers. Throughout the book, Ward provides vivid descriptions of daily life in the colony, including the clothing, food, and housing of the Pilgrims. She also explores their religious beliefs and the role of the church in their lives. Overall, Old Colony Days is a fascinating and informative look at the early colonial period in America. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the Pilgrims and their contributions to 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.
