Plymouth memories of an octogenarian

"Plymouth Memories of an Octogenarian" by William T. Davis is a nostalgic journey through the author's life in Plymouth, Massachusetts, documenting how local customs and the town itself transformed over time and revealing insights into how the lives of the ancestors shaped current existence. He recalls his youth with vivid imagery, providing anecdotes and historical information in an effort to capture the collective past for both old and young, while exploring topics such as the naming of Plymouth, its establishment, and the sickness that impacted its initial residents. Ultimately, his goal is to bridge the gap between the past and present so to illustrate how the past has shaped the present