Friday, May 7, 2010

Serial Article: "Hobomok -- the Pilgrims' Forgotten Indian Friend" by Evelyn B. Gardiner

The Howland Quarterly: The Pilgrim John Howland Society, Inc., Vol 63, No. 1, March 1998, pg 5,6.

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Why We Like It: This is a little known Pilgrim story about two important pilgrims (Governor William Bradford and Captain Myles Standish), two American Indians (Squanto and Hobomok), and an intriguing plot to capture an enemy chief named Corbitant. Although Corbitant was never successfully captured, and Squanto almost lost his life over the incident, Hobomok actually came to live in the Standish household and remained until his death in 1642, always loyal to the Pilgrims. Here's wonderful story to tell the grandchildren!

Recommended by: Sister Henrie

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