Project Gutenberg 2021-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 257 Baker, Virginia 1859 1927 04006749 Massasoit's Town Sowams in Pokanoket, Its History Legends and Traditions Sowams occupied the site of the present town of Warren, R.I. Carol Brown, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Massasoit's Town Sowams in Pokanoket, Its History Legends and Traditions" by Virginia Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1904. The book delves into the life and legacy of Massasoit, the revered Wampanoag sachem, and paints a vivid picture of his homeland, Sowams, located in present-day Rhode Island. It offers insights into the geography, culture, and experiences of the Wampanoag people, particularly during the time of their interactions with early European settlers. In this comprehensive account, Baker explores the rich history of the Pocanoket region, detailing its significance as Massasoit's residence and the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the lives of its inhabitants. The narrative recounts various events, including the relationships forged between the Wampanoag tribe and the Pilgrims, notable treaties, and the challenges faced by the indigenous people as they navigated the complexities of colonization. Baker highlights Massasoit's diplomatic skills and leadership, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure in American history and the resilience of his people amidst overwhelming change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Massasoit, 1580-1661 Wampanoag Indians Sowams E011 Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: History - Ancient 117031 2025-09-26T04:38:08.625194 text/html 93448 2024-10-18T13:38:03 text/html 267711 2025-09-26T04:38:11.365216 application/epub+zip 266757 2025-09-26T04:38:09.220238 application/epub+zip 104313 2025-09-26T04:38:08.914206 application/epub+zip 307996 2025-09-26T04:38:13.126186 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294587 2025-09-26T04:38:11.015177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132537 2022-09-29T11:30:38.057468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99756 2025-09-26T04:38:08.437212 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79667 2024-10-18T13:38:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16883 2025-09-26T04:38:13.252166 application/rdf+xml 10620 2025-09-26T04:38:08.998168 image/jpeg 1698 2025-09-26T04:38:08.956182 image/jpeg 263646 2025-09-26T04:38:08.640390 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog