"One Small Candle" the story of our Pilgrim Fathers and the birth of the "New World"
"One Small Candle" is the true story of the voyage of the "Mayflower" and our Pilgrim Fathers. As Separatists in England there was much opposition to their faith. They then fled to Holland and later to the New World. Leaving family and many loved ones behind. The hardships they endured on the voyage, building a colony, sickness, death and near starvation more than once, almost shattered their dream.
William Bradford is elected Governor by colonists when they arrive in the New World after the death of their first governor John Carver, shortly after their arrival. Williams determination gives them the strength to go on, yet his heart aches for a forbidden love he felt behind. It is an account of great difficulties. Landing in Plymouth in November of 1620 with winter fast approaching. Where there are no shelters, no people nothing but woods and trees almost down to the sea. Before going ashore from the "Mayflower" they discussed the need for "laws and rules by which they would all abide by and agree to, themselves as well as everyone who comes after in order that this "new land" would not fall into anarchy and disorder". They then drew up a contract which they called the "Mayflower Compact" and each man in turn signed the agreement. William had enlisted the help of Miles Standish, a seasoned army captain who would assist them in instructions of self defense which they would need to know in the event of an attack.
This beautifully written, extremely well researched account of the "Mayflower" and the settling of Plymouth, New England is a historical novel that everyone should read. We all should have the knowledge of what determined, regular people can accomplish when the desire of freedom is in their hearts. The sacrifices, the loss of loved ones and the hardships they endured from the moment they made the decision to board the "Mayflower" and start a colony in the "New World".
As for myself, I have spent a great deal of time researching my ancestry, and found that one of my own ancestors arrived on the "Mayflower". How exciting to discover Evelyn's "One Small Candle" the account of some of the most important people in the History of America. Evelyn's writing style is beautifully descriptive and detailed. She brings History alive for the reader and allows them to step into the "past" and into the lives of these incredible people. Without books like this, we can never truly appreciate or even dream of the hardships these amazing people endured.
This book will go with the research of my ancestry, to be read again and shared with family so that we will never forget.
I do though think that there needs to be a sequel, I was disappointed to have it end!
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- Richard HeskethReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2014
Gripping and Factual
- Lady RochfordReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2013
How to learn history in one easy lesson.
- shirleyReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2013
a good way to learn history
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2020
Fascinating story from the view of those involved
