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100	1		_aEggleston, Edward, _d1837-1902
245	1	4	_aThe Beginners of a Nation : _bA History of the Source and Rise of the Earliest English Settlements in America, with Special Reference to the Life and Character of the People
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-06-02
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39882
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