02426cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000022001142450107001362640051002433000047002943360026003413370026003673380036003935000031004295080097004605201359005575340045019166530057019616530064020188560042020828179UtSlPG20260610133218.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF2061 aHewatt, Alexander13aAn Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-01  aE-text prepared by Stan Goodman, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia" by Alexander Hewatt is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book explores the development of the southern colonies, with a particular emphasis on their significance within the broader context of American colonization. In its examination, it aims to illuminate the underappreciated and often neglected aspects of these provinces, providing insights into their historical, economic, and social dynamics.  The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of early colonial history, beginning with reflections on the discoveries of the New World and the various motivations for European exploration. The author discusses significant figures like Christopher Columbus and John Cabot, as well as the early settlements, challenges, and interactions with Indigenous populations. The preface indicates that this work stems from Hewatt’s personal experiences and observations while residing in Charlestown, South Carolina, where he collected original documents and accounts to develop this historical narrative. This promises readers a detailed and nuanced view into the complexities of colonial life, governance, and the foundational moments that shaped the southern colonies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeorgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775  aSouth Carolina -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-177540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8179