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The Winthrop Fleet of 1630: An Account of the Vessels, the Voyage, the Passengers and Their English Homes from Original Authorities

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In addition to the value as a record of the original pioneers of the 'New World", this book provides a surprising insight into the difficulties encountered by those hearty souls who left the comforts of England to persue the freedom that marks the bedrock of our society.

I enjoyed this book, particularly when I found one of my ancestors mentioned in it. He was neither a hero nor one of the bad guys. He was some young kid who was helping move the boat from one place to another, in preparation for a storm if I remember correctly, and the comment about him was something like, "I don't know that man. I think he works for (some name)" :)

Oh well, one takes genealogy the way it is. Maybe as he aged, he would have been more memorable.

At any rate, you may enjoy this book if you had ancestors on the Winthrop Fleet of 1630 or if you just like that part of the history of America.

I received this book within 10 days and was as advertised. Had no problems dealing with the seller.