New England: A Matter Of Perspective
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John Smith's A Description of New England and William Bradford's Of
Plymouth Plantation both present a picture of the same pre-colonial land of New
England. Mr. Smith's writing, out of necessity, painted a rosy picture of the
new land, while Bradford's historical account shows early New England wa ....
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.... or three hundred fish a day. He tells of animals perfect for hunting
that give plenty of food to live on, and rich furs that could be traded for
money. Mr. Smith declares the land free, so anyone could come to the New World
and accumulate great wealth. John Smith envisioned a land where all men would
live in peace and harmony, a vision that would not be fulfilled in New England
or any of the New World.
William Bradford's history of the Pilgrims, in Of Plymouth Plantation,
sheds a ....
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