Describe the literary and historical importance of bradford’s of plymouth plantation.

History is important because it helps us to understand the past which in turn allows us to understand the present. History can provide insight into our cultures of origin as well as cultures we might be less familiar with. History increases cross-cultural awareness and understanding of other cultures we may not know much about. Cross-culture is a reason why"Of Plymouth Plantation", by William Bradford, is important to history and literature. Of Plymouth Plantation, begun in 1630, is significant because it is one of the first histories of the Puritans who voyaged to America. It describes the story of the pilgrims from 1608 in the time period in which they settled in the Dutch Republic on the European mainland through the 1620 Mayflower voyage to the new world. The book includes a list of Mayflower passengers and what happened to them. This is very important in history because it was the voyage to the new world. The Mayflower was a merchant ship that set sail from Plymouth in september 1620. Instead of the cargo being full of wine and dry goods it as full with 102 passengers hoping to start a new life on the other side of the Atlantic. This story gives us  insight on the Puritans from the past which gives us insight on their culture, which can now be compared to our culture. 

The literary and historical significance of Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation is that this is a story written by William Bradford in 1630 and 1651. The story tells the pilgrims in 1608 when they traveled to the Mayflower.

Further Explanation

In its history, Bradford's journal had experienced loss and was not found in several centuries. Until finally rediscovered in the 19th century around 1844 in the library of the Bishop, London.

Then the journal was given to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And stored in the Massachusetts State Library in the State Building in Boston.

The contents of the Bradford journal one of which is to tell about the arrival of Pilgrim who survived on Cape Cod aboard the Mayflower. The message that can be taken from the journal is to explore the problem you are facing even though the problem is as wide as a fierce ocean. With various weather and climate conditions that will hit you while on a ship in the middle of the ocean. And keep thanking your Lord because He has blessed you and blessed you for your salvation.

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Class: High School

Subject: English

Keywords: literary, historical, Bradford

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