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Mayflower
A Story of Courage, Community, and War
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See moreThe startling story of the Plymouth Colony--from the flight to religious freedom to the war that ravaged New England--is told by the bestselling author of "In the Heart of the Sea," winner of the National Book Award. Maps & illustrations.
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The startling story of the Plymouth Colony—from the flight to religious freedom to the war that ravaged New England—is told by the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea, winner of the National Book Award.
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ISBN: 9781594131868
Publisher: Large Print Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 May 2007
Country: United States
Imprint: Large Print Press
Edition: Large Print ed.
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 948g
Pages: 824
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