Mayflower

Nathaniel Philbrick

Publisher: HARPERPRESS

Publication Date: 05/06/2006

Format: Hardback

How the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to bloodshed

Although the story of the Pilgrim Fathers’ voyage on the Mayflower in 1620 is well-known, far less familiar is their bloody battle against the Native Americans in 1675. The acclaimed author of Sea of Glory reveals a tale of violence, subterfuge and epic drama.

The reader follows the Pilgrims from their perilous journey from England through their first bitter North American winter to their encounter with the Wampanoag tribe 50 years later. Nathaniel Philbrick paints a vivid picture of survival in an unforgiving environment.

Among the litany of hardships, however, are stories of friendship and co-operation between the settlers and indigenous peoples. This delicate relationship continued until King Philip’s War, a terrible conflict which decimated the English population and virtually obliterated the Wampanoag.

Central to this riveting account are such characters as Benjamin Church, the Plymouth-born frontiersman who used his knowledge of ‘Indian ways’ to help the British defeat Philip. A fascinating history which sets the stage for developments that defined the American nation.

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Rose Thomas from Wrexham Rating: 5 Excellent Read Now I've started reading this book I just can't put it down. It goes into great depths about the way the travellers felt on their terrifying journey. One can understand the emotions of these people as they took such a risk on this voyage of discovery. I haven't yet finished it, but I would highly recommend this book.


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