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Log of the Mayflower by Philip J. Simon Chicago: Priam Press, 1956 208 pages; 0 illustrations ISBN 0-911180-02-8, Hardback edition, 1980 What was it like aboard the Mayflower? Often one may think it was fun and adventuresome on the ship; however, the people on board were ordinary people that faced many hardships. In Log of the Mayflower, the author, Philip J. Simon, gives a day by day account of the happenings on the ship. He writes in …

…he writes with complexity, by explaining his wording in further detail, it makes the book capable of being read by more diverse age groups. Log of the Mayflower allows one to relive and experience the times of exploration. However, it also allows one to appreciate the benefits of modern technology. This book gives the reader the opportunity to look at the story of the Mayflower from a new perspective and enjoy learning about the past.