The England and Holland of the Pilgrims (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a book written by Henry Martyn Dexter. This is a large print edition of the book, which means that the text is printed in a larger font size, making it easier to read for those with visual impairments. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists who migrated to Holland in the early 17th century, and later to America on the Mayflower. The author explores the political and religious climate in England and Holland during this time, and how it influenced the Pilgrims' decision to leave their homeland. The book also delves into the challenges that the Pilgrims faced in their new home, including adapting to a new culture and environment, and the conflicts they encountered with the Native American tribes. Overall, The England and Holland of the Pilgrims is a comprehensive and informative account of the Pilgrims' journey and their impact on American history.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.