Rendel Harris

The Finding of the Mayflower; With the Essay 'The Myth of the Mayflower' by G. K. Chesterton Rendel Harris

"The Finding of the 'Mayflower'" concentrates on what happened to the 'Mayflower' following its successful voyage to the New World. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating historical account highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: "The Mayflower, an excerpt from The Encyclopedia Americana, 1920", "The Myth of the 'Mayflower', by G. K. Chesterton", "Introduction", "The Campo Santo of The Society of Friends at Jordans", "The Trail Found", "The Trail Followed", "The 'Mayflower' Found", "When Was the Ship Broken Up", "An Expert's Opinion", etc. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with the essay "The Myth of the 'Mayflower'" by G. K. Chesterton.