The Pilgrims: A neglected corner of US history; American schools teach Plymouth Rock and the Revolutionary War. But what about the years in between?(FEATURES)(BOOKS)(Book review)

From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: May 30, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Randy Dotinga

When the Pilgrims held what we now call the First Thanksgiving in 1621, they had more to be thankful for than a tasty meal. They'd managed to endure a deadly ocean voyage, promote good relations with the local Indians, and create a community of their own.

But plenty of challenges still lay ahead - including internal strife, hunger, and war. The survival of Plymouth Colony was hardly guaranteed, nor was the eventual decline and fall of the...

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