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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

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Dianne Bean, Justin Philips, The James J. Kelly
Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger

Summary: "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.)

Author: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936

Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931

EBook No.: 2898

Published: Nov 1, 2001

Downloads: 94

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2898:2 2001-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Allen Johnston, Mary en 1
2024-11-12T22:44:38Z Pioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings

This edition has images.

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

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Dianne Bean, Justin Philips, The James J. Kelly
Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger

Summary: "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.)

Author: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936

Editor: Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931

EBook No.: 2898

Published: Nov 1, 2001

Downloads: 94

Language: English

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

LoCC: History: America: United States

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2898:3 2001-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Johnson, Allen Johnston, Mary en 1