Frank tells the tale of how a printing press saved the Pilgrams and Thanksgiving. It involves an old Gutenbergian press, a less-than-seaworthy ship called the Mayflower, and Squanto, the one Native American who spoke English.
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By James Kohler on Nov 09, 2021
The research I have done indicates Gutenberg, to build his press, modified a wine press. Another interesting piece of history - some think the Pilgrams were really headed more south but diverted to Plymouth as they ran out of beer!!