KING PHILIP

A thrilling and sincerely conceived story of the great chief of the Narragansett Indians who led a "rebellion" against the New England colonists in 1675. Son of the friendly chief Massasoit, King Philip continued his father's policy of friendship with the rapidly expanding English colonies. However, after his people were gradually crowded from their land, and after Philip had witnessed the results of broken promises and personal humiliation arising from the contempt of the English for the "savages", Philip tried to organize neighboring Indian tribes in a fight against injustice and to drive the white men from the land. In spite of the intelligent and gentle understanding of the outcast Roger Williams, suspicion and hatred drove many Indians to Philip's camp and a hard, bloody war was fought, ending in the death of Philip. The author has recreated vividly the story of a proud leader and his his people, which has received hitherto very little objective attention. Mark this as a three star attraction — for school, regional interest and a swell story.