Text and photographs of Plimouth Plantation follow a pilgrim girl through a typical day as she milks the goats, cooks and serves meals, learns her letters, and adjusts to her new stepfather.
Describes the struggles of the Pilgrims in America during their first years, their relationship with Native Americans, and how they overcame their hardships.
Friendship, a dog who has crossed the sea with the Pilgrims, describes the colony's first year in the New World, culminating in the first Thanksgiving feast.
Describes the history and customs of Thanksgiving, from the harvest festivals of the ancient world and the first Thanksgiving in colonial America to modern-day celebrations.
Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.
Mary, Remember, and Bartholomew are among the pilgrims who survive the harsh early years in America and see New Plymouth grow into a prosperous colony.