Samoset: An Appreciation

By Herbert Milton Sylvester

Book Overview

Samoset: An Appreciation is a book written by Herbert M. Sylvester that pays tribute to the Native American leader, Samoset. The book provides a comprehensive account of Samoset's life, his interactions with the Pilgrims, and his contributions to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. The author delves into Samoset's background, tracing his origins to the Abenaki tribe in Maine. He then explores Samoset's journey to the Plymouth Colony in 1621, where he famously greeted the Pilgrims in English, having learned the language from earlier English explorers. Sylvester also discusses Samoset's role as a mediator between the Pilgrims and the Native American tribes in the region. He highlights Samoset's efforts to establish peaceful relations between the two groups, which were often fraught with tension and conflict. Throughout the book, Sylvester provides a detailed analysis of Samoset's character, highlighting his courage, intelligence, and leadership qualities. He also examines the impact of Samoset's actions on the history of the Plymouth Colony and the broader Native American community. Overall, Samoset: An Appreciation is a well-researched and engaging book that sheds light on an important figure in American history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers during the early years of the Plymouth Colony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163745995
• ISBN13: 9781163745991
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"