Product Description: Leaving behind a prosperous life in England, William Bradford and the other Pilgrims traveled on the Mayflower to a strange land in search of religious freedom. There, Braford established a stable colony, trying to be fair to both the colonists and the local Native Americans.
This fascinating photobiography tells the story of a man who left a permanent mark on history and left a legacy of unswerving faith in God.
Imperative for studying the early colonists I chose this book to round out a study of the early colonies for my 4th and 6th grade boys. I would say it is geared more for 7th grade and up. But since I read it to them I could explain some of the things that they did not understand right off. I was extremely pleased with how Mr. Schmidt rendered Brandford's, "Of Plymouth Plantation" into a useable and understandable text for today's reader. After reading this book I feel cheated in my education as to the true lives of the original Pilgrims. All the hardships that they faced year after year. As much as I learned in school, it would be like explaining "The Lord of the Rings" as, A hobbit named Frodo recieved a special ring and was told to destroy it. He found some friends to help him, together they faced much danger, but in the end it was destroyed. The book is a very thorough explanation, with many quotes, of the hardships the Separatists faced before they came, as they came, and after they arrived. I was amazed at the fortitude of the Pilgrims in general. I don't believe many people today would have held on to their faith or striven against such unjustices with such faithfulness and patience. I will definetly be using this book again in the future. It was an excellent primary source.
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