Heroes of History - William Bradford Plymouth's Rock |
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Author:
| Benge, Janet Benge, Geoff |
ISBN: | 978-1-62486-092-8 |
Publication Date: | May 2016 |
Publisher: | Emerald Books
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $11.99 |
Book Description:
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Growing up in a small town in England, William Bradford lived during a time of upheaval and opportunity. Together with a group of Separatists, William escaped England to establish a new life in Holland and finally set out on the Mayflower on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.The New World beckoned as a land of freedom and possibility. Yet wild waters, icy winters, Indian attacks, starvation, and treason threatened the European settlers' very existence. Through William's...
More DescriptionGrowing up in a small town in England, William Bradford lived during a time of upheaval and opportunity. Together with a group of Separatists, William escaped England to establish a new life in Holland and finally set out on the Mayflower on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.The New World beckoned as a land of freedom and possibility. Yet wild waters, icy winters, Indian attacks, starvation, and treason threatened the European settlers' very existence. Through William's vision and steadfast leadership, the people of Plymouth Colony would endure, their future descendants forming the cornerstone of a great nation (1590-1657).Pages: 208 (paperback)Ages: 10+