Carol D. reviewed on 4/20/2010 + 4 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

This is an awesome book that gives new depth to the understanding of the Mayflower immigrants, and the Native Americans. It explains a lot about the relationships of the sailors, saints and strangers who were on the journey. It also goes into the hurricane that hit the ship, toppled the main mast and how the pilgrims were able to use a press they brought aboard ship to save the voyage. It goes into detail about the precarious Billington boys and how they almost blew up the ship. Another interesting character is Stephen Hopkins who was hired by the Virginia Co. and brought
along is pregnant wife Elizabeth who had the baby Oceanus at sea. It also goes into the King Phillip War a generation later. This book brings history to life and gives new perspective on the Pilgrim's adventures.

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