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4.5
Myles Standish, William Bradford, Squanto, Rush Revere, a couple of public school kids, and even a time travelling horse (who steals the show!), are just a few of the characters in this wonderful tome. I am informed that it is a book for children, but that neglects the simple fact that many adults, even ones with degrees in history, can learn much from its two hundred plus laminated pages. History and humor are mixed together in appealing fashion, for the youngest or oldest of readers. As far as the detailed story line goes, the book is a combination of many themes. Part of a series of historical epics,the tale of the Mayflower is re-examined with many new dynamics: time travel, a la Dr. Who; a touch of commentary on the lack of motivation in America's contemporary, "skrool," systems; and the characters of history, such as the tough love of Myles Standish--all receive due time and analysis. The who's, why's, and what's of the Pilgrims fated voyage are examined in page turning style. It is literally hard to put the book down, even for a reader somewhat familiar with the history of Jamestown, Plymouth Rock, and even 17th Century Holland and England. The images and historic works of art, alone, are worth the reasonable price. The book is gorgeous, with prints that could adorn any history or art museum. Most of these classic prints are from paintings, but many of the historic images depict now ancient devices that guided the faithful--and the adventurous--to make the rough voyage from the Old World to the New-with a few accurate maps for good measure. The print and substance of the pages convey a timeless rush, rush, rush to a more accurate history, our history. In our time of universal deceit, this wonderful book will put the wind back into your sails. Originally I had purchased it for family in Europe, who need to work on their English language skills. Well, I will now have to get another copy as "Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims," will take a place on my stateside mantelpiece. These brave folk took great risk in creating the greatest nation ever, but it is no risk whatsoever to invest in this educational masterpiece. It is, as most others have rated it, a five star epic.
