First published in 1854, this collection of documents sheds new light on the early history of Plymouth Colony, one of the first English settlements in North America. Hunter's meticulous research brings to life the stories of the colony's founders, and provides a valuable perspective on the challenges they faced as they built a new life in a new world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonial America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.