Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings by Johnston
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"Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings" by Mary Johnston is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the English colonization efforts in the Americas, focusing on the early settlers' journeys and challenges, particularly around Virginia, and depicts the interactions between the colonists and Indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the political backdrop of early
17th century England, where colonization is reignited after a peace treaty with Spain. The book details the launch of three ships—Susan Constant, Goodspeed, and Discovery—in search of a prosperous venture in Virginia, filled with hopes of wealth and opportunity. As the ships set sail, we meet several key figures, including Captain Newport and adventurers like John Smith, who would play pivotal roles in establishing the colony. The tone combines poetic elements with a sense of adventure, promising a blend of historical facts and engaging storytelling as the ships journey from England to the New World, setting the stage for the trials and events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931 |
| Title | Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings |
| Original Publication | [S.l. : s.n., 1918] |
| Series Title | Chronicles of America series; v. 05 |
| Credits |
Produced by Dianne Bean, Justin Philips, The James J. Kelly Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Southern States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southern States |
| Subject | British Americans -- Southern States |
| Subject | Maryland -- History |
| Subject | Virginia -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2898 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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