For The Colony In Virginia Britannia (1612) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104749828)

For The Colony In Virginia Britannia is a historical book written by William Strachey in 1612. The book is a detailed account of the early years of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, which was established by the English in 1607. Strachey was a member of the Virginia Company, the group that financed the colony, and he spent several years in Virginia as its secretary.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the voyage to Virginia and the early years of the colony, including the struggles of the settlers to establish themselves in a new and hostile environment. Strachey describes the difficulties of building homes, growing crops, and dealing with the native population, which was initially friendly but became increasingly hostile as the English encroached on their land.The second part of the book is a detailed description of the native population of Virginia, their customs, and their way of life. Strachey provides a wealth of information on their language, religion, and social structure, as well as their attitudes towards the English settlers.Overall, For The Colony In Virginia Britannia is an important historical document that provides a vivid and detailed account of the early years of English colonization in America. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Virginia and the early American colonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Strachey
ISBN-10: 1104749823
ISBN-13: 9781104749828
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d