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150. Worlds Colliding: Seizing Settlers in New England

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The Deerfield Raid: Colonial Conflict and Competing Narratives

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of the Deerfield raid, comparing Hollywood's portrayal of westerns with the real complexities of early colonial life. It uncovers the tensions between settlers and Indigenous populations, emphasizing the struggles arising from land disputes while highlighting the personal account of Reverend John Williams and the broader implications of their intertwined fates.

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