Standish of Standish

Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is a historical novel written by Jane G. Austin and originally published in 1891. The book tells the story of Myles Standish, a military leader and one of the original Pilgrims who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The novel follows Standish's journey from his early days as a soldier in the English army, to his involvement in the Pilgrims' voyage to the New World, and his eventual leadership of the Plymouth colony. Along the way, readers are introduced to a cast of characters, including Standish's wife, Rose, and his close friend, John Alden. The novel provides a detailed account of the Pilgrims' struggles as they establish their settlement in the harsh wilderness of North America. It also explores the relationships between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans they encounter, including the famous encounter between Standish and the Wampanoag chief, Massasoit. Throughout the book, Austin weaves together historical fact and fiction to create a compelling narrative that sheds light on the early days of American history. Standish of Standish: A Story of the Pilgrims is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the men and women who played a vital role in shaping the United States.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.