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_aCraven, Wesley Frank, _d1905-1981 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Virginia Company Of London, 1606-1624 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-04-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Virginia Company of London, 1606-1624" by Wesley Frank Craven is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book outlines the history of the Virginia Company and its efforts in establishing the Jamestown colony, emphasizing the adventurers in England who fueled the enterprise. The narrative details the complexities of colonization and the interplay between commerce, exploration, and governance during this formative period of American history. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the founders of the Virginia Company, highlighting their ambitions and motivations for colonization. Craven delineates the contrasting experiences of the London and Plymouth adventurers, showcasing how the former's perseverance led to a stronger association with the Virginia project. Additionally, the narrative considers the challenges and strategic decisions that shaped early colonial governance, including the adventurers' efforts to balance profit with public responsibility and the intricate dynamics of leadership and support from London's merchants. This sets up a detailed exploration of the early years in Virginia and the pivotal events that would define the colony's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 | ||
| 653 | _aVirginia Company of London | ||
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