ISBN: 9780282173814 - the founding of jamestown: percy's discourse of virginia; wingfield's discourse of virginia; 1607, 1619 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous beginnings of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The author, through the firsthand accounts of two prominent figures, George Percy and Edward Maria Wingfield, provides a unique glimpse into the trials and tribulations faced by the early colonists. The book offers a fascinating look at the struggles of survival in a harsh new world, where the colonists grappled with disease, hunger, and conflict with the indigenous population. The narratives capture the tension between exploration and exploitation, and the constant threat of danger from both the environment and the native people. The account of Wingfieldââ â¢s deposition as president of the colony, based on accusations of mismanagement and corruption, sheds light on the early power dynamics and rivalries that plagued the nascent settlement. These accounts reveal the complex realities of early American colonialism and offer a compelling perspective on the challenges faced by those who dared to venture into the unknown. The bookââ â¢s historical insights provide a valuable window into the early struggles and successes of the English colonial project in North America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…