Some Three Hundred Years Ago

"Some Three Hundred Years Ago" by Edith Gilman Brewster is a window into early New England, showcasing the often untold perspectives of children amidst the meeting of Native Americans and European settlers. The story begins with Nonowit, a young Native American boy in New Hampshire in 1603, as his life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a European ship, sparking a sense of both danger and intrigue. Shifting between different viewpoints, including those of Jacques and Capt. John Smith, representing French and English explorers, the narrative introduces a world of exploration and cultural exchange. The book shows the lives and adventures of children as they face the challenges of this evolving world, teasing the weaving together of Native American and colonial lives.