jedi_indyjones 's review for:

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

4.0

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I really enjoy exploring history and I always have, but there is something to be said about seeking it out as an adult. We tend to gloss over moments or even ignore facts to fit the version of the story we want to entertain. The story of of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower as well as the encounter with our native brothers and sisters is one worth seeking out. This is my second Philbrick book and I have to say I am very impressed with his writing. While I will say that [b: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex|17780|In the Heart of the Sea The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex|Nathaniel Philbrick|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1335902168s/17780.jpg|1640941] was a more entertaining and fascinating book for me, this one holds more significance to the American story. I enjoy his enthusiasm for history, especially nautical themed history and I want to read his many other books pertaining to American history. I can't recommend this enough, especially reading it around Thanksgiving.