Published Jun 30, 2011
Who was America's first murderer?
Delve into the tumultuous early days of Plymouth Colony through the lens of John Billington, America's first murderer, whose rebellious actions and conflict over hunting rights reveal the complex interplay of authority, justice, and Puritan norms in colonial America.
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