Monday, October 11, 2010

Mayflower Voyage: William Bradford

Apparently, William Bradford's parents died and he was passed through his relatives, almost like a real life game of hot potato. He first experienced religion at the age of 12 in the town of Scrooby. King James 1 wanted to force all of the congregation out of the country; they fled to the Netherlands. His journal became the story "Of Plymouth Plantation." The Mayflower was 90ft long and 26ft accross. They had to cram 102 passengers on this ship. About as close you can get to literally being "packed like a can of sardines."

2 comments:

  1. probably should have cited http://www.pilgrimhall.org/bradfordwilliam.htm.

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  2. Good info...thanks and thanks for the cit

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