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100 1 _aJohnston, Mary,
_d1870-1936
245 1 0 _aPioneers of the Old South: A Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of America series; v. 05
500 _aRelease date is 2001-11-01
508 _aProduced by Dianne Bean, Justin Philips, The James J. Kelly Library Of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cS.l.: s.n., 1918
653 _aSouthern States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Southern States
653 _aBritish Americans -- Southern States
653 _aMaryland -- History
653 _aVirginia -- History
700 1 _aJohnson, Allen,
_d1870-1931
830 0 _aChronicles of America series; v. 05
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2898
999 _c44972
_d44972