Guide to Historic Plymouth: Localities and Objects of Interest

"Guide to Historic Plymouth: Localities and Objects of Interest" by A. S. Burbank is a travel guide from the early 1900s that walks readers through the historical landmarks of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the famous landing spot of the Pilgrims, acting as a tour of prominent buildings, monuments, and important events from the colonial era; the book starts by painting a picture of the beautiful harbor of the town with its famous landmarks seen while arriving by train, including Captain’s Hill, crowned by a statue of Myles Standish, and Clark’s Island, their first Sabbath destination; it also touches on the harbor upgrades meant to assist ships, the National Monument to the Forefathers, and Pilgrim Hall which holds timeless relics.

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