Painting by R. Baluac.

COLUMBUS BEFORE THE KING AND QUEEN.


[THE FIRST THANKSGIVING]

I.

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Almost a year had passed since the first company of Pilgrims had come to America. About fifty of those who had crossed the ocean in the Mayflower were now living in their new home.