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William Bradford

    William Bradford fu un leader inglese dei coloni della Colonia di Plymouth nel Massachusetts. Si distinse come narratore dallo stile unico, che narrava le vite e le lotte dei coloni nel Nuovo Mondo. La sua opera illumina il primo periodo della storia coloniale americana, offrendo profonde intuizioni sulle motivazioni e la vita quotidiana di coloro che formarono una nuova società.

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    Of Plymouth Plantation
    GOVERNOR WILLIAM BRADFORD'S LETTER BOOK
    • The narrative revolves around an ancient manuscript discovered in a grocer's shop, with the narrator expressing regret over a missing page. The writer intends to share this manuscript, believing it could benefit the Society mentioned in a recent advertisement. The tone reflects a sense of duty and a desire to preserve history, indicating the manuscript's potential significance. The correspondence highlights themes of preservation, community service, and the importance of historical artifacts.

      GOVERNOR WILLIAM BRADFORD'S LETTER BOOK
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    • Of Plymouth Plantation

      • 112pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Of Plymouth Plantation was written by William Bradford, leaders of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Written between 1630 and 1651, it is an oft cited first person account of Pilgrim life in the Colony.

      Of Plymouth Plantation
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