Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War
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5 CDs; Abridged: read by Edward Herrmann
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. In this remarkable effort, National Book Award–winner Philbrick (In the Heart of the Sea) examines the history of Plymouth Colony. In the early 17th century, a small group of devout English Christians fled their villages to escape persecution, going first to Holland, then making the now infamous 10-week voyage to the New World. Rather than arriving in the summer months as planned, they landed in November, low on supplies. Luckily, they were met by the Wampanoag Indians and their wizened chief, Massasoit. In economical, well-paced prose, Philbrick masterfully recounts the desperate circumstances of both the settlers and their would-be hosts, and how the Wampanoags saved the colony from certain destruction. Indeed, there was a first Thanksgiving, the author notes, and for over 50 years the Wampanoags and the Pilgrims lived in peace, becoming increasingly interdependent. But in 1675, 56 years after the colonists' landing, Massasoit's heir, Philip, launched a confusing war on the English that, over 14 horrifying months, claimed 5,000 lives, a huge percentage of the colonies' population. Impeccably researched and expertly rendered, Philbrick's account brings the Plymouth Colony and its leaders, including William Bradford, Benjamin Church and the bellicose, dwarfish Miles Standish, vividly to life. More importantly, he brings into focus a gruesome period in early American history. For Philbrick, this is yet another award-worthy story of survival.
5 CDs; Abridged: read by Edward Herrmann
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. In this remarkable effort, National Book Award–winner Philbrick (In the Heart of the Sea) examines the history of Plymouth Colony. In the early 17th century, a small group of devout English Christians fled their villages to escape persecution, going first to Holland, then making the now infamous 10-week voyage to the New World. Rather than arriving in the summer months as planned, they landed in November, low on supplies. Luckily, they were met by the Wampanoag Indians and their wizened chief, Massasoit. In economical, well-paced prose, Philbrick masterfully recounts the desperate circumstances of both the settlers and their would-be hosts, and how the Wampanoags saved the colony from certain destruction. Indeed, there was a first Thanksgiving, the author notes, and for over 50 years the Wampanoags and the Pilgrims lived in peace, becoming increasingly interdependent. But in 1675, 56 years after the colonists' landing, Massasoit's heir, Philip, launched a confusing war on the English that, over 14 horrifying months, claimed 5,000 lives, a huge percentage of the colonies' population. Impeccably researched and expertly rendered, Philbrick's account brings the Plymouth Colony and its leaders, including William Bradford, Benjamin Church and the bellicose, dwarfish Miles Standish, vividly to life. More importantly, he brings into focus a gruesome period in early American history. For Philbrick, this is yet another award-worthy story of survival.
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EXCELLENT book. I enjoyed the history and the reader was excellent.
Journal Entry 4 by booklady331 at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, April 9, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (4/9/2009 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Enjoy! Traveling for ROUND 3 in the CD only bookbox.
Enjoy! Traveling for ROUND 3 in the CD only bookbox.
This one sounds interesting, so I'll give it a try.
Sending to BigJohnLefty.
Received yesterday in mail as a very generous RABCK from Carlissa - thanks! Will add to an upcoming bookbox.....
Journal Entry 8 by BigJohnLefty at -- Wild Somewhere In Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa USA on Monday, January 4, 2016
Released 8 yrs ago (1/4/2016 UTC) at -- Wild Somewhere In Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa USA
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Am releasing in the wild.... Hope this finds a good home!
Am . putting this into an audiobookbox... Hope this finds a good home!
One of my picks from Big John Lefty's Other AudioBookBox, round 1. Thanks to all who listened before me!
I love the new trend toward telling history from both points of view, showing the flaws as well as what went right on the parts of Pilgrims and Indians.
Finally, an account of the settlers that tells both sides of the story. Lots of detail and very interesting.
Offered up during Round 14 of booklady331's Virtual CD ONLY Bookbox.
in the mail to Michigan. enjoy!
Arrived today as part of the audio book box.