How Did He Speak English – Tisquantum and the Pilgrims
The first Native American to greet the Pilgrims spoke fluent English. How? The answer is one of the most remarkable—and least-known—stories in American…
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How Did He Speak English – Tisquantum and the Pilgrims
The first Native American to greet the Pilgrims spoke fluent English. How? The answer is one of the most remarkable—and least-known—stories in American history. Years before the Mayflower arrived, Tisquantum, better known as Squanto, was kidnapped by English traders, sold into slavery, crossed the Atlantic, and eventually found his way back home. When he finally […]
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