One Small Candle: The Pilgrims' First Year in America

by Thomas Fleming

Book Overview

But the story is by no means entirely grim and solemn. Young explorers get lost in the woods and climb trees to escape roaring lions. There is a comic duel for the hand of a headstrong fifteen-year-old. We are present at a bizarre visit to the great Indian chief, Massasoit.

With masterly skill, Mr. Fleming gives us life-size portraits of the Pilgrim leaders. The Pilgrims' unique achievements--the Mayflower Compact, their tolerance for other...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393334449
• ISBN13: 9780393334449
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"