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Available
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Publication
Random House Books for Young Readers (1981), Edition: Reissue, 160 pages
Description
In order to escape religious persecution, a group of English Separatists set sail for America in 1620, hoping to establish a new colony.
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LibraryThing member VhartPowers
So much information in such a small book. Journal entries of William Bradford are included with the original spelling.
Spoiler alert:
I never knew how many attacks from the English the Separatists had to deal with. Attacks in the sense of them stealing from them and arson. That was part of the
Captain Standish proved to be very beneficial to the new colony and good at reading trouble.
It's definitely worth reading.
Spoiler alert:
I never knew how many attacks from the English the Separatists had to deal with. Attacks in the sense of them stealing from them and arson. That was part of the
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reason why Winslow went back to England, to fight the scheming English. But what ever became of him and what was the outcome of his pamphlet "Good News from New England"?Captain Standish proved to be very beneficial to the new colony and good at reading trouble.
It's definitely worth reading.
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Awards
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1952-1953)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1950
Physical description
160 p.; 7.56 inches
ISBN
0394846974 / 9780394846972
Other editions
The Landing of the Pilgrims (Landmark Books) by James Daugherty (Paperback)