Mayflower By Nathaniel Philbrick

2006 trade paperback

Penguin books

Very good condition

History

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick is a historical account of the Plymouth Colony's first 56 years, from the Mayflower's voyage to the outbreak of King Philip's War. The book challenges the traditional, idealized narrative by focusing on the harsh realities, conflicts, and complex relationships between the Pilgrims and Native Americans, featuring figures like William Bradford, Squanto, and Benjamin Church. It's a Pulitzer Prize-winning history that explores themes of survival, community, and the violent conflicts that shaped early America.