A fascinating book that I received at Christmas from my son, Matthew was the book "Mayflower" by Nathaniel Philbrick which chronicles the Pilgrims journey to the America and the start up of the Plymouth colony in 1620. The book follows the Pilgrims for 50 years as the makeup of the new land now called "New England" changes as more people arrive from England.
It traces the importance of the Native Americans in helping to sustain the early settlers and the alliances that were forged with different communities. It is one of the most enthralling books that I have read in a long time. Well written, well researched, a must read.
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