02443cam a22003133u 4500 39882 UtSlPG 20260610133919.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02011842 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E186 Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902 The Beginners of a Nation : A History of the Source and Rise of the Earliest English Settlements in America, with Special Reference to the Life and Character of the People Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-02 Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Beginners of a Nation" by Edward Eggleston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and development of the earliest English settlements in America, examining the social, political, intellectual, and religious contexts that motivated emigration from England. Eggleston aims to portray the colonists not as revered forefathers but as ordinary people possessing both virtues and flaws. The opening of the text establishes the foundation of English colonization efforts, beginning with a reflection on the curiosity and misconceptions about America that fueled exploration. Eggleston introduces readers to key figures such as Sir Walter Ralegh and Captain John Smith, whose adventures and motivations illustrate the broader complexities of early settlement. He highlights the dire conditions faced by the first settlers, their struggles for survival, and the challenges posed by both the harsh new environment and interactions with Indigenous populations. Through these narratives, the author seeks to provide insight into the realities of life during this formative period of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39882 80721 80721