02364cam a22003133u 4500 20385 UtSlPG 20260610133454.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22013417 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 PZ Brewster, Edith Gilman, 1873-1960 Some Three Hundred Years Ago Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-16 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Chris Curnow, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Some Three Hundred Years Ago" by Edith Gilman Brewster is a historical fiction work, likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a vibrant tapestry of life in early New England, focusing on the experiences of children and the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers. It highlights characters like Nonowit, an Indian boy, and various settlers, encapsulating the essence of community, adventure, and the challenges faced during this transformative period in American history. The opening portion of the book introduces Nonowit in the spring of 1603, as he navigates the complexities of his world in New Hampshire, where his tribe is preparing for a fishing expedition. As he is left behind during the preparations, he witnesses the arrival of a European ship, leading to a mix of fear and curiosity about the strangers. The narrative seamlessly transitions to other characters, including Jacques and Capt. John Smith, who represent French and English perspectives of exploration. This sets the stage for a series of stories that explore significant encounters, cultural exchanges, and the adventurous lives of children in this burgeoning world, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of the indigenous and colonial populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New Hampshire -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20385 61656 61656