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I have a copy of the Pocket Books, Inc. Cardinal Edition published in 1959. Does anyone else have this edition?

Janice Robinson I used to have it, having bought it in a used bookstore, but no longer do. I've moved a few times and I don't know what happened to it. I loved the de…moreI used to have it, having bought it in a used bookstore, but no longer do. I've moved a few times and I don't know what happened to it. I loved the depiction of Elizabeth on the cover. It really highlighted her hazel eyes.(less)

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Did the Winthrop Woman wear a W on her underwear? I know it's a strange question, but this is the detail my boss remembers from a book but can't recall the title..

Nancy There was no reference to such a W on Elizabeth's underwear. Could your boss be thinking of the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne?…moreThere was no reference to such a W on Elizabeth's underwear. Could your boss be thinking of the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne?(less)

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Are there any other books that cover the history of the time covered in this book? I am especially interested in New Amsterdam, interactions of the Dutch with the English, relationship of Native people with the English and the Dutch.

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Do we know what happened to the Winthrop mansion in Gorton, England once the entire family took off to the new world? Couldn't find anything online.

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