Friday, May 7, 2010

Serial Article: "The First Winter Was a Grave Time for the Pilgrims," by Robert F. Huber

The Howland Quarterly, published by The Pilgrim John Howland Society; Vol 63 No. 3, September 1998, pg 1+.

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Why We Like It: This is an "up close and personal" view of the Pilgrim's first Winter (1620-21), focusing on the life experiences of John Howland. This account tells of tragic loss of life to scurvy, pneumonia, tuberculosis, malnutrition, unsanitary conditions, exposure and overexertion. The Pilgrims were so concerned that the Indians would discover their weakened condition that they secretly buried the dead at night on Cole's Hill. They even leveled off the graves and planted corn on them to hide their great losses. An inspiring article that causes us to appreciate the sacrifice of some early inhabitants of this great land.

Recommended by: Sister Henrie

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