The book "History of the Plymouth Colony according to the original manuscript. Report on the events connected with the return of the manuscript to Massachusetts" is a well-known work of the American writer William Bradford. In this book, the author has preserved and presents a unique manuscript containing primary source information about the founding of Plymouth Colony. William Bradford, as an eyewitness to many historical events, describes in detail the lives of the first settlers in New England, their efforts and the trials they faced during the founding of the colony. The author tells about the interaction of the settlers with the local Indian tribes, about the difficult search for new lands and the establishment of a unique social formation. This book is not only a valuable document of history, but also a fascinating narrative of the great hardships and victories of the first American settlers. Of particular interest is the history of the manuscript itself, its loss and return to the Massachusetts Historical Society in the 19th century. The Original Manuscript History of Plymouth Colony is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, culture, and the industrious spirit of New England's early settlers.