In "Of Plymouth Plantation," William Bradford writes a detailed account of the Puritan voyage from Southampton, England to
Plymouth, Massachusetts on the Mayflower. Upon arriving in the New World, Bradford goes on to report the struggles the Puritans faced including immense physical hardships, as well as, numerous spiritual challenges. The paper shows that William Bradford was a devout, self-educated man who was genuinely dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Puritan
religion in the New World. At the heart of the Puritan religion is Providence, the idea that God is
involved with creation and involved in human affairs. The paper shows how Bradford emphasizes Providence and piety, obedience of God by following the scripture, throughout "Of Plymouth Plantation" for the express purpose of keeping the Puritan religion alive for future generations to come.