The Colonies, 1492-1750 by Reuben Gold Thwaites
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| Author | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
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| LoC No. | 10020284 |
| Title | The Colonies, 1492-1750 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Colonies, 1492-1750" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the early history of the American colonies, detailing the establishment, development, and interactions of various European settlers with the indigenous populations from 1492 up to the mid-18th century. It aims to provide readers with a concise yet comprehensive understanding of the pivotal events and factors that shaped colonial America. At the start of the book, Thwaites sets the stage for understanding the American colonies by introducing key geographical features and the native races inhabiting the land at the time of European contact. He discusses the various theories regarding the origins of Native Americans and outlines the physical characteristics of North America that influenced colonization efforts. The relationships between the indigenous people and European settlers are also highlighted, emphasizing the initial encounters of curiosity and mistrust that would evolve into complex dynamics of trade, conflict, and cultural exchange throughout the colonial period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42701 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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