Chapter III: Part 3

By Winthrop Packard. 24 full page illustrations. Entertainingly
written by a true lover of nature. By mail, $3.15.

THE OLD COLONY STORIES,

By Jane G. Austin. New uniform edition in five volumes, $2.00 each.
The set, boxed, $10.00. Add 10c each for mailing.

These novels, dealing with the early settlers of Plymouth, have taken
their place among the American classics, and their combination of
romantic interest, real literary quality, and historical accuracy has
won for them wide popularity. The titles alone bring before the mind a
vision of the most famous colonists: “Betty Alden,” “A Nameless
Nobleman,” “Standish of Standish,” “Dr. LeBaron and his Daughters,”
“David Alden’s Daughter and Other Stories.” This attractive new
edition will open the doors of the Pilgrim homes to many new readers
and will be welcomed in its uniform dress by old acquaintances.

STANDISH OF STANDISH—Dramatized.

A dramatized version by Annie Russell Marble of Mrs. Austin’s famous
portrayal of life in the earliest days of the Plymouth Colony. By
mail, $1.35.

ON PLYMOUTH ROCK,

By Samuel Adams Drake. Illustrated, cloth, 173 pages, postpaid, $1.00.

GUIDE TO HISTORIC PLYMOUTH.

Descriptive of the historic points and localities famous in the story
of the Pilgrims. Profusely illustrated, 96 pages, postpaid, 25 cents.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PILGRIMS,

Compiled from the writings of Governor Bradford and Governor Winslow,
and largely in their own words. Alphabetical list of passengers on the
Mayflower with valuable notations in regard to each person. 57 pages,
paper covers. By mail, 28c.

PILGRIM PLYMOUTH ILLUSTRATED.

The pictures are full page, with brief descriptive lines, and consists
of reproductions from paintings of scenes in Pilgrim life, and
photographs of historic points in old Plymouth. Size of book, 8×10.
Price, 60 cents postpaid.

HANDBOOK OF HISTORIC DUXBURY,

By Gershom Bradford. By mail, 90 cents.

VALUABLE OUT OF PRINT BOOKS (A few copies for sale)

Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth and Genealogical Register, by Wm. T.
Davis. Postpaid, $8.00.

History of Plymouth, by Wm. T. Davis. Postpaid, $4.00.

Epitaphs Old Burial Hill, complete, by Kingman. Postpaid, $3.25.

PILGRIM BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

THE STORY OF THE PILGRIMS, FOR CHILDREN.

By Roland G. Usher—a dramatic, accurate and patriotic story which
should leave in the child’s mind correct impressions about the
fundamental factors in Pilgrim history. Illustrated, by mail, $1.35.

THE PILOT OF THE MAYFLOWER.

A Tale of the Children of the Pilgrim Republic. By Hezekiah
Butterworth. Illustrated by H. Winthrop Peirce and others. 12mo,
cloth. By mail, $2.15.

THE STORY OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS,

Retold for Young Folks by H. B. Tunnicliff. Illustrated. By mail,
$1.35.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE PILGRIMS,

By William Elliot Griffis. Illustrated. A complete story of the
Pilgrims in which prominence is given to the things that must have
keenly interested the Pilgrim boys and girls. By mail, $3.15.

LETTERS FROM COLONIAL CHILDREN,

By Eva March Tappan. These letters give an idea of life in Plymouth
and other representative colonies seen through a child’s eyes,
presenting a vivid and historically accurate picture of the times. By
mail, $2.65.

PILGRIM STORIES

For Children, illustrated, postpaid, $1.00.

STORIES OF COLONIAL CHILDREN,

By Mara L. Pratt. 223 pages, illustrated. Postpaid, $1.00.

Built by Major John Bradford in 1674. Partially burned in King Phillip’s War two years later. It was for a quarter of a century the resting place of the famous Manuscript History of Plymouth Plantation.]

_PILGRIM GIFTS_

of artistic excellence prized for historic and sentimental value.

STERLING SILVER PILGRIM SPOONS.

Your selection from seven artistic designs—the ship
Mayflower—Priscilla—Myles Standish—Pilgrim Monument—Plymouth
Rock—Landing of the Pilgrims—Standish Monument. Tea size $4.50, coffee
size $2.25, postpaid, tax included.

PILGRIM CHAIR.

Hand made models of Gov. Carver’s chair, brought in the Mayflower and
now in Pilgrim Hall. Height 7 inches. By mail, $2.00 each.

COATS OF ARMS OF MAYFLOWER FAMILIES,

Bradford, Howland, Standish, Alden, Brewster, Fuller, Winslow, Warren,
Cooke and White. Hand colored, $1.50 each, plain 25 cents, postpaid.

“PENELOPE WINSLOW” BODKIN.

A perfect copy, in sterling silver, of the bodkin once owned by
Penelope Winslow, and now in Pilgrim Hall. Price, by mail, $1.00.

PRISCILLA CAPS,

In white, pink, blue, lavender and yellow. Very desirable for use at
fairs, pageants, Thanksgiving or New England dinners. Price, by mail,
$1.00.

PRISCILLA BROOCH.

A neat and artistic brooch, carrying a portrait of Priscilla Alden.
Attractively colored, with the appearance of being hand-painted.
Price, by mail, 30 cents.

PLYMOUTH ROCK RINGS.

Sterling silver finger rings—Plymouth Rock 1620 design—by mail,
$1.35—state size in ordering.

PLYMOUTH PENNANTS

Suitable for decorating a den or student’s room. In attractive colors.
Price of various sizes: 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00.

SOUVENIR WATCH FOBS,

With leather guards and metal pendants bearing designs in
relief—“Plymouth Rock”—“Pilgrim Monument.” By mail, 50 cents each.

PILGRIM PENCIL TIPS

For protecting the pencil point. A pleasing novelty, hand painted, in
representation of Priscilla and of John Alden. By mail, 70c the pair,
or 35c single.

MAYFLOWER NAPKINS.

Paper napkins bearing a design of “The Mayflower” in Plymouth Harbor,
1620. Dainty for use in giving a Pilgrim lunch or tea. The price, 30c
for 50 napkins by mail.

PLASTIC CASTS.

Wall decorations of historic value. In plaster, not colored. Desirable
for studio or den. Securely packed, by mail—7 inch plaques: Priscilla,
John Alden, Squanto, 90c each; 4½×8 inch panel, Priscilla and John
Alden, 90c; 4½×8 inch panel, Landing of The Pilgrims, $2.00.

PILGRIM PLACE CARDS.

12 Designs in a package—artistic and pleasing—50c the package.

PLYMOUTH ROCK PAPER WEIGHTS,

Moulded in the shape of Plymouth Rock, with date 1620. A useful
memento of historic value. Genuine bronze, $2.00. Solid glass 35c—add
10c each for mailing.

PILGRIM TERCENTENARY MEDAL 1620-1920.

A beautifully executed souvenir in genuine bronze, 2¾ inches in
diameter, bearing on one side a model of the ship Mayflower and on the
reverse a relief of The Landing of the Pilgrims, Dec. 21, 1620. By
mail, $4.00 each.

THE CAPE COD FIRE LIGHTER.

Everybody loves a log fire and here is a way to start the blaze
quickly without the use of kindling. Made of brass $4.50, or with tray
$5.75. Add 15c for mailing.

PLYMOUTH ROCK BAYBERRY

A miniature model of Plymouth Rock moulded in genuine bayberry wax
with the date 1620. A real novelty for milady’s work bag. Each one in
a box, 30c.

BAYBERRY CANDLES,

Genuine hand dipped, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c each. On less than six candles
add 10c for postage.

A PLYMOUTH CLAM.

A pincushion made from Plymouth clam shells, 25c postpaid.

PRISCILLA DOLLS.

Dressed in ye costume of 1620—a delightful gift for the little ones.
Price, $3.75 postpaid.

PILGRIM PAPER DOLLS.

Packet by mail, 15c.

THE PILGRIM FOLDER.

20 Pictures in colors, by mail, 12c.

YE OLD FARMERS ALMANAC.

By mail, 17c.

Ye SWORDE OF MYLES STANDISH,

“Spake, in the pride of his heart, Myles Standish, the Captain of
Plymouth,—
‘This is the sword of Damascus I fought with in Flanders.’”
—Longfellow.

The famous Damascus blade of the redoubtable Pilgrim Captain is one of
the most valuable relics to be seen in Pilgrim Hall. It was handed
down to Myles Standish from the Crusaders, and possessed an
interesting history even in his day. Our swords are perfectly copied
from the original, even in the engraving of the curious Arabic
inscription on the blade. Prices by mail, tax included.

Paper Cutter, sterling silver, $3.25

THE MAYFLOWER CANDLESTICK.

An exact copy of a brass candlestick brought over in the Mayflower by
William White, father of Peregrine White. The original candlestick is
now in Pilgrim Hall, price $3.75 each. If by mail add 15 cents
postage.

THE COMPACT.

Signed in the cabin of the Mayflower, November 21, 1620, with the
names of the signers.

Printed in old style type on a parchment paper made by hand in 1856,
and mounted on rollers in form of a scroll. Price, securely packed, by
mail, 40 cents.

STERLING SILVER PINS.

Correct representation of Plymouth Rock and of the ship Mayflower in
the shape of stick pins and brooches. Price of any one design,
postpaid, 80 cents, tax included.

BANJO CLOCKS.

A miniature reproduction of a Colonial design. The clock is 17 inches
high, beautifully finished with brass trimmings, and is a good
timekeeper. Will make a distinctive and useful gift. Priced at $12.25;
by mail, 35 cents extra. Without brass trimmings and center panel,
$11.25; by mail, 35 cents extra.

This set of plates, as illustrated, was made to our order in Staffordshire, England.

The border design and old blue coloring is an exact reproduction of the old Staffordshire plates made in the eighteenth century.

The central pictures are from objects and paintings of interest in Pilgrim history. The reverse side bears the title and a quotation encircled by a wreath of Mayflowers.

The decoration, in a deep old blue, is under the glaze and therefore indelible.

There are eight subjects: The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor; The Landing of the Pilgrims; Priscilla and John Alden; Pilgrim Monument; Myles Standish House, 1666; John Alden House; Pilgrim Hall; “Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?”

The price is twelve dollars per dozen, or $1.00 each, packed for expressing. Price by mail, in a safety mailing box, $1.25 each.

_Old Blue Platter._

17 inch to match plates, $3.50 each.

CUPS AND SAUCERS to match, $10.00 per dozen.
CREAM JUGS, 75c.
QUART PITCHER, $2.50.

_PLYMOUTH ROCK HOUSE
Cole’s Hill_

DINNER ON ARRIVAL OF BOAT

Summer Board at Reasonable Prices

HOUSE OPEN THE YEAR ROUND

Electric Lights Steam Heat

_CLARK & SAMPSON, Proprietors_

Long Distance Telephone Connection

SAMOSET HOUSE
PLYMOUTH, MASS.

First-class in every respect. Large parlors and piazzas, electric light, steam heat. Open fireplaces and private baths. Convenient to all points of historical interest. Quiet and comfortable.

A. S. Burbank, Publisher
Pilgrim Book and Art Shop
Plymouth, Mass.

1. Pilgrim Monument.
2. Samoset House.
3. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R.
4. Pilgrim Hall.
5. Court House.
6. Cole’s Hill.
7. Plymouth Rock.
8. Site of first house.
9. Burial Hill.
10. Pilgrim Spring.
11. Training Green.
12. Watson’s Hill.
13. Pilgrim Wharf.
14. Town Brook.
15. Site of Gov. Bradford House.
16. Pilgrim Bookstore.

Transcriber’s Notes

—Silently corrected a few typos; left quotations unchanged.

—Retained publication information from the printed edition: this eBook
is public-domain in the country of publication.

—In the text versions only, text in italics is delimited by
_underscores_.

End of Project Gutenberg's Guide to Historic Plymouth, by A. S. Burbank