Soldier Rigdale: How He Sailed in the Mayflower and How He Served Miles Standish

"Soldier Rigdale: How He Sailed in the Mayflower and How He Served Miles Standish" by Beulah Marie Dix is a story set in the past about an 11-year-old boy named Miles Rigdale, who finds himself on the Mayflower, dreaming of adventure. Stuck on the ship, Miles is restless and wants to explore the new land filled with stories of Native Americans, but his eagerness gets him into trouble, putting the ship at risk. This part of the story shows how Miles is growing up, has a wild side, struggles with rules, and dreams of becoming a soldier, all while being part of the big historical event of the Mayflower's voyage.