This book explores the history of the Natick Indians of Massachusetts and their interactions with English colonists, particularly the Puritan missionary John Eliot. It also examines the origin and meaning of the name 'Merrimac', which is derived from the Algonquin language spoken by the Native Americans in the region. The authors draw on a variety of historical and linguistic sources to provide a comprehensive account of this fascinating period in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.