Mayflower Chronicles: The Tale of Two Cultures - Paperback

by Kathryn Haueisen (Author)

A clash of worlds reshapes a continent.

For centuries, two distinct cultures evolved unaware of each other. In 1620, the Mayflower delivered 102 English refugees and fortune seekers to Cape Cod, initiating an irreversible cultural collision. The Pilgrims sought religious freedom and financial opportunities, while the Pokanoket people were recovering from a devastating plague.

Mayflower Chronicles: The Tale of Two Cultures unveils the complex history of this encounter. Explore the Pilgrims' struggles, the Natives' resilience, and the seeds of a nation sown in conflict and cooperation. Discover a more nuanced understanding of Thanksgiving and the enduring legacy of these two worlds.

Author Biography

Kathryn Haueisen combines her degree in journalism and her career as a pastor to write about good people doing great things for our global village. A descendant of two of the Mayflower passengers and grandmother to three young people with Native American heritage, she spent several years researching the background of what happened when the English met the Pokanoket people. The result is her debut historical fiction account of events on both sides of the Atlantic that led to founding Plimoth Plantation in 1620. In addition to working with congregations around the country, she's published five previous books and dozens of articles in such publications as Writer's Digest, Marriage & Family Living, House Beautiful, Highlights for Children, Camping Journal, and a variety of faith-based and regional publications. Her weekly blogs at www.howwisethen.com, highlight historical and modern people who contribute to the common good.