Maths and the Mayflower
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Mathematics of Mayflower Descendants: An Analysis of Survival and Lineage
This chapter recounts the difficult voyage of the Mayflower and the hardships experienced by its passengers, highlighting post-arrival rejection rates. It also delves into a mathematical exploration of the descendants of Richard Warren, revealing the complexities of genealogy through the concept of pedigree collapse.
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