Squanto and the First Thanksgiving : The Legendary American Tale

The story of the great Native Amer. Squanto is a lesson about triumph over adversity and the joy of giving selflessly. Squanto's hardships begin when he is kidnapped from his home by English visitors and sold into slavery in 16th-cent. Spain. After many years in England, Squanto regains his freedom and returns home only to discover that his tribe have been wiped out by disease. When the Pilgrims arrive after a long, harrowing journey on the Mayflower, Squanto befriends the weary travelers and teaches them how to survive in the wilderness. Grateful for their newfound prosperity, the Pilgrims hold a great feast -- and initiate an Amer. tradition. Donato recaptures that first Thanksgiving with his brilliant oil paintings. Includes an audiocassette of the story.Metaxas, Eric is the author of 'Squanto and the First Thanksgiving : The Legendary American Tale', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756771232 and ISBN 0756771234.