This is the true story of Thomas Fairchild; a brave young Englishman caught up in the bitter religious conflict that caused the Great Migration to the New World in the 1630s.Four centuries ago; Thomas was a founder of Stratford in the fearful wilderness of the tiny new colony of Connecticut. He became a merchant; church elder; pioneer legislator; and judicial magistrate in troubling times. He sired ten children by two remarkable wives; ultimately becoming the forefather of a vast number of Americans living today.Early colonists coped with many dangers; but Thomas Fairchild also faced personal tragedy--the untimely death of his first wife and the challenge of caring for their youngsters. Undaunted; he returned to England; where in 1662 he courted and wed Katherine Cragg; promising this spinster most of his estate.Settled in America; Katherine devotedly sought the medical advice of John Winthrop; Connecticut's colonial governor; for the ailments of her neighbors as well as her growing family. Meanwhile; Thomas was a key leader in resolving a controversy that nearly split the Puritan faithful.More than a century before the American Revolution; intrepid New England settlers wisely laid the unique foundation of what would become the mightiest and most respected nation on the globe. This is the fascinating story of one bold-spirited founder. "W. Bruce Fairchild is a very meticulous researcher who; using foreign and domestic sources; has compiled the definitive account of the life of Thomas Fairchild." --Jean Fairchild Gilmore; author; "Early Fairchilds in America"
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The White Spider review.By cherylI read this book after it was recommended by Joe Simpson in his book. It would have been nice to see some illustrations so I could imagine where various parts were that were discussed although I did end up googling The Eiger I was so curious. The White Spider is a story about some very brave; humble heros who respected and climbed what must be one of the hardest mountains of the lot.It did drag on a bit from the middle onwards; but still worth the read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Truly a ClassicBy owlReading about climbing mountains does not get any better than this.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A classy "classic" accountBy KYLMr. Harrer reflects the discretion and unselfish character that I have found more often in the accounts given by those prior to approximately 1970. As a product of the 1970s; I am humbled and impressed by his detailed accuracy that is without the slightest hint of self exaltation and reflects a fairness to others that is not often seen today. He sticks to the facts; amazing as they are; and tells a story that has no part in the petty squabbles that occur many times in the accounts of today.
