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Plymouth Colony's vibrant, realistic historical tapestry.

"The Times of Their Lives" brings an unexpected vibrancy to the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, shattering the monochrome myth we've all been taught. It delves deeply into the daily lives, struggles, and even scandals of these early settlers through tangible artifacts and personal narratives. If you've ever been curious about the authentic human stories behind the Thanksgiving legends, this meticulously researched book promises to enrich your understanding with its fresh and lively perspective.

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The Times of Their Lives

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ISBN: 9780716738305
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Date of Publication: 2000-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Religion
Goodreads rating: 3.74
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A surprising new look at America's founding fathers and mothers, The Times of Their Lives presents a realistic, factual account of the Plymouth colony based on contemporary archaeology, cultural research, and living history. Taking little known trial transcripts, personal accounts, wills and probate records, as well as physical artifacts such as shards and spoons unearthed from old foundations, James and Patricia Deetz reveal what life in seventeenth century Plymouth was really like. In the process they blow the dust off the dull, wooden figures of tradition and show the people of Plymouth as vibrant individuals who lived out complex and colorful lives in a world profoundly different than our own. Beginning with an eyewitness account of the first Thanksgiving, The Times of Their Lives offers an often startling portrait of Plymouth Colony that includes aspects of the legal system, folk beliefs, family life, women’s roles and gender issues, eating habits, alcohol use, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, suspicious deaths, and violent crimes. The result is an impeccably researched and highly imaginative work that shakes up our view of one of the most cherished myths of American history.
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Plymouth Colony's vibrant, realistic historical tapestry.

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