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Title:
Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2
The Planting of the First Colonies: 1562—1733
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Carel Lyn Miske and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2" by Francis W. Halsey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the early colonization efforts in America, spanning a timeline from 1562 to 1733, and highlights the experiences of various settlers, including the French, English, Dutch, and Spanish. It explores themes of exploration, conflict, and the founding of significant colonies such as Jamestown, Plymouth, and St. Augustine. The opening of the book presents a detailed introduction to the early stages of colonization in America. It highlights the various characters involved, such as explorers and leaders like John Smith, William Bradford, and Pedro Menendez, and discusses their attempts to establish settlements in the face of numerous challenges, including hostile relationships with Native American tribes and internal conflicts. The narrative outlines the contrasting fortunes of different colonies, examining both the successes and failures of endeavors like the Huguenot settlements in Florida and the establishment of Jamestown by English settlers, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the history of American colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 16038
Published: Jun 11, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2
The Planting of the First Colonies: 1562—1733
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Carel Lyn Miske and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Great Epochs in American History, Volume 2" by Francis W. Halsey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the early colonization efforts in America, spanning a timeline from 1562 to 1733, and highlights the experiences of various settlers, including the French, English, Dutch, and Spanish. It explores themes of exploration, conflict, and the founding of significant colonies such as Jamestown, Plymouth, and St. Augustine. The opening of the book presents a detailed introduction to the early stages of colonization in America. It highlights the various characters involved, such as explorers and leaders like John Smith, William Bradford, and Pedro Menendez, and discusses their attempts to establish settlements in the face of numerous challenges, including hostile relationships with Native American tribes and internal conflicts. The narrative outlines the contrasting fortunes of different colonies, examining both the successes and failures of endeavors like the Huguenot settlements in Florida and the establishment of Jamestown by English settlers, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the history of American colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting), 1851-1919
EBook No.: 16038
Published: Jun 11, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.