02607cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000130010610000550011924501000017426400510027430000470032533600260037233700260039833800360042450000310046050801170049152014250060853400450203365300690207865300610214770000420220885600430225036181UtSlPG20260610133827.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF206aKD1 aVirginia 350th Anniversary Celebration Corporation14aThe Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London :bWith Seven Related Documents; 1606-1621 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-21  aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Carol Ann Brown and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.  a"The Three Charters of the Virginia Company of London" is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work compiles essential documents that established the governance and operational framework for the Virginia Company during its early years of colonization in America. It delves into how these charters laid the groundwork for representative institutions and signified a shift from feudalism to a more participatory governance structure.  The opening of the book presents a thorough introduction that contextualizes the significance of the three charters and their role in the establishment of the Virginia colony. It highlights the behind-the-scenes efforts of influential figures such as Sir Thomas Gates and Sir Edwin Sandys, showing how the joint-stock company concept emerged and was applied to colonial ventures. The introduction discusses the transition in governance expressed within the charters, emphasizing their historical importance as precursors to modern democratic principles in America. The text of the first charter itself, beginning with King James I’s commissioning, is included, showcasing the intent to promote settlement, economic development, and the spread of Christianity among the indigenous populations. Overall, this portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the charters and their implications in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources  aGreat Britain. Laws, statutes, etc., 1603-1625 (James I)1 aBemiss, Samuel Merrifield,d1894-196640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36181