private and public libraries of Duxbury and Marshfield, and to Mr.
Arthur Lord and all other individuals who have assisted in this
research. The publications of the Society of Mayflower Descendants,
and the remarkable researches of its editor, Mr. George E. Bowman,
call for special appreciation.

ANNIE RUSSELL MARBLE. _Worcester, Massachusetts._




CONTENTS

FOREWORD

I ENDURANCE AND ADVENTURE: THE VOYAGE AND LANDING

II COMMUNAL AND FAMILY LIFE IN PLYMOUTH 1621-1623

III MATRONS AND MAIDENS WHO CAME IN "THE MAYFLOWER"

IV COMPANIONS WHO ARRIVED IN "THE FORTUNE" AND "THE ANN"

INDEX




CHAPTER I