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100 1 _aCraven, Wesley Frank,
_d1905-1981
245 1 4 _aThe Virginia Company Of London, 1606-1624
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28555
999 _c69463
_d69463