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The Courtship of Miles Standish

By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Narrated by: B. J. Harrison
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Complete and unabridged, and read with meticulous care, in this story Miles Standish and John Alden both seek the hand of the fair Priscilla. See the Mayflower abandon the first settlers as it returns to England. Feel the heated vision of the Indians, perpetually keeping their watch in the dark forest. Love and adventure collide in one of Longfellow's most famous works.

Public Domain (P)2007 B.J. Harrison Classics Poetry United States World Literature
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When Miles Standish showed up in my Ancestors story, I had to experience this story again.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow never fails to inspire.

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This is a story told me long ago by my mother who explained the line that delighted her: `Why don`t you speak for yourself, John?". A wonderful listen -- and now I know even better why she loved the tale. Portrait of the proud military hero, Miles Standish, is very well crafted, as is that of his counterpart and young friend - the writer, John Alden. John is sent on a mission to bear a marriage proposal on behalf of Miles Standish -- to the lovely Priscilla, already secret queen of John's own heart. How does one carry out an order like that one? I loved the tale, and its beautiful writing, though it is hard to excuse some of the phrases in which the native Americans were described . A small flaw in a great story, I thought.

the proud soldier and the poet

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Pricilla Mullen was my great great great ect... grandmother. My grandparents traced their geniology all the way back to her. Im so proud to read her story again!!!! Henry Longfellow did a great job!!!!

A wonderful historical tale!!!

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Longfellow wrote this hour long, loosely organized poem, based on family lore. It relates a love triangle at Plymouth Rock with both men loving the fair Priscilla. The reading was just fine, but felt like reading from a hard copy would be more enjoyable.

Longfellow's poem

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Listened to this poem while I was cooking Thanksgiving dinner to add to the 400th year celebration. Beautifully written, lyrical, good story line, suited to audio. Bought another book of Longfellow’s poems.

Great old American poem

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