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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

11-24-06

Nathaniel Philbrick debunks Pilgrim myths, 1st of 2 [audio 4min]

Part 1:"Before Plymouth": Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War, notes that the Pilgrims encountered Native Americans -- and stole their corn -- before reaching Plymouth Harbor.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"