"William Bradford of Plymouth" by Albert Hale Plumb is an early 20th-century biography that chronicles the life of William Bradford, an important leader and founder of the Plymouth Colony in New England. The story follows Bradford's transformation from an orphaned youth in Austerfield, England, around 1590, into a deeply religious Puritan leader. It highlights his growing commitment to the Separatist movement in Scrooby, his journey to find religious freedom in Holland, and his unwavering resolve to establish a new life across the ocean in America. The book provides important context for understanding the motivations, personality, and historical setting that shaped Bradford's momentous role in early American history.
William Bradford of Plymouth
By Albert Hale Plumb
Follow a young orphan's journey to becoming a determined leader who sought liberty in a strange, new world.
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