The Beginnings of America, 1607-1763 by Richard B. Morris and James Leslie Woodress
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"The Beginnings of America, 1607-1763" by Richard B. Morris and James Leslie Woodress is a historical account written in the early 1960s. The book explores the formative years of American colonization, focusing on endeavors of the English settlers from the establishment of Jamestown to the early struggles of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. Through firsthand accounts, narratives, and documents, it captures the hardships, interactions with Native Americans, and the evolution of a colonial
society. The opening of "The Beginnings of America" sets the stage for understanding the challenges faced by early settlers. It begins with an overview of the colonization efforts initiated by England, describing the founding of Jamestown in 1607 amid disease and conflict with indigenous tribes. The text discusses the settlers' dire circumstances, including food shortages and poor leadership, mainly highlighting Captain John Smith's role in their survival. Additionally, it touches on the subsequent migration of the Pilgrims to Plymouth and their efforts to establish a community despite the harsh winter conditions, emphasizing the accounts that offer insights into the early American psyche and the trials they endured. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Morris, Richard B. (Richard Brandon), 1904-1989 |
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| Editor | Woodress, James Leslie, 1916-2011 |
| LoC No. | 61066080 |
| Title | The Beginnings of America, 1607-1763 |
| Series Title | Voices from America's Past |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66701 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 488 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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