Squanto

In this captivating exploration of Squanto’s life, award-winning historian Andrew Lipman delves into the compelling narrative of the Native American who played a pivotal role at the First Thanksgiving. Kidnapped in 1614 and taken to Europe, Squanto’s eventual return home reveals the devastating impacts of an epidemic on his community and sets the stage for complex interactions with the Mayflower colonists. Through meticulous research and newly uncovered sources, Lipman examines the mysteries surrounding Squanto’s life, including his escape from bondage, his motivations to assist the English, and the circumstances of his death, offering a fresh perspective on his significant yet often misunderstood story.