Massasoit, the Pilgrims and a World of Conflict????
Edward Lodi, Author of Massasoit???s Town, Comes to Linden Place Mansion??for Book Signing & Lecture
BRISTOL, RI— Come to Linden Place Mansion to hear local author Edward Lodi talk about his latest book, Massasoit???s Town; Sowams in Pokanoket, Its History Legends and Traditions, on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Following the talk, there will be a book signing.
Massasoit???s Town was originally written by Virginia Baker in 1904. Baker writes of the friendship that grew between Massasoit of the Wampanoags and the Pilgrim Edward Winslow. The book describes the visits that Winslow made by foot from Plymouth to Massasoit???s home, in present-day Warren, RI. On the second visit Winslow saved Massasoit???s life. The sachem returned the favor by warning Winslow of a plot by Massachusetts Indians to destroy Plymouth Colony.
Edward Lodi has reprinted Baker???s well researched booklet and added material of his own. The new book focuses on the dangers that Massasoit and the Pilgrims faced and their fight for survival in early New England territory.
Edward Lodi grew up in nearby Massachusetts and is the author or editor of more than 30 books consisting of memoirs, short stories and novels.