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by Tudor Jenks (Author)
Captain Myles Standish is a historical novel written by Tudor Jenks and published in 1905. The book is set in the early colonial period of America and follows the story of Myles Standish, a military leader and one of the founding members of the Plymouth Colony.The novel begins with Standish's arrival in America aboard the Mayflower in 1620, and follows his journey as he helps establish the colony and protect it from local Native American tribes. The book portrays Standish as a brave and loyal soldier, who is respected and admired by his fellow colonists.As the story progresses, Standish becomes embroiled in conflicts with the local tribes, particularly the Wampanoag tribe led by the famous chief Massasoit. The novel also explores Standish's personal life, including his relationship with his wife Rose and his interactions with other colonists such as William Bradford and John Alden.Throughout the book, Jenks provides a vivid portrayal of life in the early colonial period, including the challenges and hardships faced by the colonists as they struggled to establish their new home. The novel also touches on themes such as friendship, loyalty, and the clash of cultures between the colonists and the Native Americans.Overall, Captain Myles Standish is a gripping historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of America's colonial history.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.
