Making Haste from Babylon

Set against the backdrop of a comet that sparked fear and hope in 1618, the narrative explores the Pilgrims' journey from England to America aboard the Mayflower. Amid economic turmoil and societal unrest, these individuals, driven by both entrepreneurial spirit and religious conviction, established the Plymouth Colony. The account draws on extensive new evidence, detailing their struggles and triumphs in building a settlement based on trade and agriculture, ultimately shaping the foundations of New England and the future United States.