This is a must-read for evangelicals. Callahan has artfully crafted a study of an admittedly small yet influential group of Christians and the resulting dichotomy of their search for unity in Christ while maintaining order, discipline and separation from evil among the meetings of believers--as well as the movement's focus on prophecy, particularly that which was seen as unfulfilled and thereby directly relevant to the present Church.

This biography of Robert Chapman (1803 - 1902)reveals the true character of a man who has spent hours each day in humble prayer before God. From his early English day of youth, he read and reread the Bible, yet is would not let him go. Serving in the small town of Barnstaple, England, Chapman deliberately avoided any fame he was receiving for his ministry so that it would not distract from the fame of the Lord. Yet through his humility, he had a major impact on George Muller, J. Hudson Taylor, John Nelson Darby and Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon once said, "Robert Chapman was the saintliest man I ever knew." This a a great book because it will force the reader to evaluate his or her own relationship with the Lord while being challenged to live for Him in deeper devotion. John Nelson Darby said, "We talk of the heavenlies, but Robert Chapman lives in them... He lives what I teach."

Live photos. Great story. The notes in the back on history of the Plimoth Plantation and who Sarah Norton really are cool. Sarah Morton was really a girl who lived in a house with dirt floor in 1627. There's even a glossary in the back.

The Seekers

I rate this book five stars. I liked this book because it kept me wanting to read it, it was very suspenseful. I also liked it because it was like a love story and I like love stories. This was a very unique book. Not many books have the same theme as The Seekers, but one book I know is Titanic, the Long Night. It was a love story and a journey to the New World, which then was called New York. This story was very different form others I have read. I like that, it means that it doesn't copy other themes and has a mind of it's own. IT has a plot whish will make you want to read it over and over again. It is not only fictional, but historical too. It talks about the hardships that the people on the journey have to the New World and what they had to face when they got there. I recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic and adventure stories. It will make you want t read it, not like those fake books that are not suspenseful. It's short but very adventurous. I had fun reading it. This book makes you think how committed you are to your love ones. The people in this book care about each other very much, for example Edward is so committed to his love one Rebecca, that he goes all the way to the New World just to be with her. But also there is men in the story who loves adventure, but also can be caring. This book should be read, I recommend it.

If you are history buff, this work tells the story of King Philip's War as no other.

One caveat: As with all histories of the day, it has zero objectivity with regard to the First Nations.

Still, the details this book provides will be found nowhere else.

Reading the accounts in other history books on the era gives you a general idea about particular battles. This book goes into GREAT detail.

It is worth both the price and the wait to have it printed. Superb!

If you're looking for history: this is it, in its purest form. Out of America's past, the Mayflower "Adventurers" of 1620 speak in their own words - of ordeals and triumphs, of struggles and settlement and profound religious faith. Their memories are sometimes haunting . . "they saw the grim face of poverty coming upon them like an armed man"; their stories exciting . . "about midnight we heard a great and hideous cry, and our sentinel said, "Arm, Arm"; their words inspiring . . "you have been instruments to break the ice for others who come after with less difficulty, the honor shall be yours to the world's end."

The "honor" is certainly theirs in this American literary treasure of Pilgrim documents. Riveting. Hard to put down. Adelia and Robert Notson's compilation is a book that belongs in the library of all who cherish freedom and who admire those individuals of the past who sacrificed comfort and ease for the sake of freedom. It gives us hope that we too can overcome the struggles and hardships with which we are faced, even in the 21st. century.

Wonderful easy to read chapter book dealing with everything from the Mayflower and Speedwell to Squanto in a very realistic, historical manner. As a first grade teacher, I have found this book to be both interesting for young readers as well as informative. It differs than other "Thanksgiving" books in that although it is most sympathetic to the abilities of the reader, it provides a very compassionate, "adult" look into our history. It is much more than just a "pilgrims, Mayflower, Indians and turkey" story book! It is an excellent resource for the home and the classroom!END

The Colonial Leaders series offers two different perspectives on the Plymouth Colony founded by the Pilgrims. One book looks at Miles Standish, the "Stranger" who was the colony's military leader, while this volume tells of story from the perspective of the colony's governor, William Bradford, one of the "Saints." So instead of focusing on military exploits and relationships with the Indians, this juvenile biography by Marianne Hering deals with the religious life of the colony and what they did to survive in the New World. Bradford was raised in an Anglican family who intended for him to be a shepherd, but the young boy insisted on becoming a Puritan, eventually joining the Separatists who fled to Holland to escape persecution. This book talks about the voyage on the "Mayflower," the Mayflower Compact, and the peace treaty with the Indians. Bradford was not the colony's first governor, but assumed the post when the first one suddenly died and it was then that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated. It was under Bradford that the colony expanded and Hering focuses on some of the basic democratic principles embodied in his decisions. This book is illustrated with historic pictures of the Pilgrims as well as contemporary photographs of the Plymouth Plantation recreation that tourists can visit. Even more than being a satisfactory juvenile biography of Bradford, this is one of the better histories of the Plymouth Colony that I have read. One of the interesting sidebars in this book dispels some of the myths about the Pilgrims that we remember each Thanksgiving.

This is a great book about the way a man (my father) makes a hard and arduous life into on that is wonderful and fullfilling. Now gone his memory lives on in this book. For those who knew him it was a great lose and he is loved and missed. I love you and will always keep you close to my heart.

Kathryn Lasky has a great way of expressing the treacherous journey on the Mayflower to the destined settlement of Plymouth. In A Journey to the New World, a diary of Remember Patience Whipple, it describes that an escape from religious persecution would not be easy. It was quite the contrary, the Mayflower, which was a cargo ship used to carry barrels of wine and cloth transported all the Puritans wishing to come to the New World. In the years before 1620, puritans and others wishing for freedom from political persecution, faced the strong power of King James I. If someone disobeyed him, they would face persecution in many ways. Once these pilgrims reached Plymouth, they lived some what happy lives away from persecution and prejudice. The Whipple family felt that the church is in your heart and not in a building. I would recommend this book to readers of all ages who have imagination and an understanding of life and its sacrifices. This book showed me that what we have in life should not be taken for granted but it should be well treasured and respected.

A Journey to the New World by Kathryn Lasky is a fictional diary of Remember Patience Whipple based on records from the Mayflower in 1620. Remember Patience Whipple is a 12 year old girl who is opinionated, but can only confide in her precious diary she calls Imp.  Times were very different back then, especially for young girls, as illustrated in her story.  For example, she had to wear three petty coats, could not speak her mind, and was expected to behave like an adult everyday.  Life on the Mayflower was rough and tedious.  Sleeping quarters were cramped, there was limited amounts of sea worthy food, people got motion sickness often, and you did the same thing everyday; wake up, eat, help around the ship, go to sleep.
   This book can be easily enjoyed for it has an interesting yet historical story line, and is told through a quiet, strong minded young lady who a lot of girls can relate to.  It has simple vocabulary, yet is very insightful. This book is great because Remember Patience Whipple sees and meets new beings which is educating for the reader because it differs from our modern world.  For example she meets the authentic Native -American named Squanto to whom she gives pudding and foods in exchange of his tribe's foods, and helpful hints for hunting in the rugged North America and living in their new Plimouth Settlement. Although A Journey to the New World is educating and captivating, this book would be for ages eight to thirteen years old, (though
some grown ups have found it enjoyable), because it is not a very challenging book to read, yet is great at keeping the reader wanting to learn more about Remember and daily life in the 1620's.

Remember Patience Whipple, called Mem, is a bit frightened at the thought of the New World her family is sailing to on the Mayflower. She hears tales of strange "feathered people" who will attack the settlers. But she has more immediate concerns - the dreadful Billington boys, who mercilessly tease Mem and her friend Hummy, the ever present seasickness, and the daily boredom during the long, tedious sea voyage. But once she arrives in the New World, things become even worse. During the long, cold first winter at Plymouth, many settlers become sick and die. Mem is frightened that her family might be next. When spring comes, she thinks they are safe - until her mother falls ill and dies. Can Mem find the strength and courage to go on without her mother? And can she come to accept her future stepmother, quiet, sad Mistress Potts? What I liked best about this book is that it told what a young girl who sailed on the Mayflower and lived at Plymouth Colony might have thought and done. In making the main character a young girl, the author brought the history to life, and I really like the fictional diary format used in this series - it makes you feel really close to the characters.