Squanto

Tisquantum, called Squanto, is revered in elementary schools nationwide as the kindly Indian who taught the Pilgrims how to survive the harsh New World winters.

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Tisquantum, called Squanto, is revered in elementary schools nationwide as the kindly Indian who taught the Pilgrims how to survive the harsh New World winters.

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Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) (c. 1580s – November 1622) was a Patuxet Native American who assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter in the New World and was integral to their survival.

AS SEEN ON TV: SQUANTO Toby O'B 2009

Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) (c. 1580s – November 1622) was a Patuxet Native American who assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter in the New World and was integral to their survival.

Archive 2009-11-22 Toby O'B 2009

One of the kind Indians was called Squanto, and he came to stay with the Pilgrims, and showed them how to plant their corn, and their pease and wheat and barley.

The Story Hour Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin 1889

If it hadn't been for the almost miraculous appearance of the English-speaking Tisquantum -- commonly known as Squanto -

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Kari Ansari 2011

There was also another savage, called Squanto, who attached himself to us, and on many occasions did us good service, though he eventually proved treacherous.

A Peep at the Pilgrims in Sixteen Hundred Thirty-Six 1825

He could not understand the story, but he frequently caught the words, "Squanto" and "English."

Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola Edson Leone Whitney

When I asked my kids for ideas for this month's Write-Away Contest theme I got some interesting responses: "Squanto," "mashed potatoes," "bowling" or my personal favorite, "Our Scottish heritage" (that came from my nine year-old).

Scribbit | A Blog About Motherhood in Alaska 2008

Just look back at the Bowlderized history taught to kids: The Pilgrims (a religious term itself, but I digress) almost starve until Squanto and other Indians help them through the harsh winter.

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