Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick, bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea, reveals the darker side of the Pilgrim fathers settlement in the New World, which ultimately erupted in bloody battle some fifty years after they first landed on American soil.‘Living history at its bestEngaging and enthralling.’ The Times
‘Philbrick spins a fascinating and richly complex tale. A champion sailor himself, he excels at seafaring scenes…“Mayflower” is an earnest, engaging and spirited work.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Brilliantly constructed. This is more than a small, forgotten war in the first days of America’s development. It is a case study in folly, fear and ignorance…enthralling.’ Observer
A sweeping narrative history.’ Financial Times
Nathaniel Philbrick is a historian and broadcaster who has written extensively about sailing. He is Director of the Egan Institute of Maritime Studies on Nantucket Island, and a research fellow at the Nantucket Historical Association. He was a consultant on the movie ‘Moby Dick’. Aged 50, he has lived on Nantucket with his wife and two children since 1986.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007151288 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007151284 |
| Title | Mayflower |
| Author | Nathaniel Philbrick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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