This is not the Puritan America we were taught in elementary school, with friendly Indians sharing their corn with the White Men at the first Thanksgiving. This book is a terrific amalgamation of extensive research that serves to bring a giant dose of reality to the years following the Mayflower's voyage. On the other hand, only those most interested in the details of this historic period will truly "enjoy" the book. Many of us found the detailed account tedious and the various individuals, tribes, and battles difficult to keep straight.