Description: This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of English colonization in North America, focusing on the efforts of Sir Ferdinando Gorges, a prominent figure in the 17th century. The author meticulously chronicles Gorges's ventures, from his initial involvement with the attempts of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Richard Grenville to establish settlements in the New World to his own persistent efforts to create a successful colony in Maine. The book delves into the challenges faced by early colonists, including harsh weather conditions, conflicts with Native Americans, and the constant threat of disease. The author provides a detailed account of Gorges's interactions with various Native American tribes, revealing his efforts to forge alliances and navigate the complexities of intercultural relations. Through Gorges's own writings and letters, the author paints a vivid picture of the motivations and ambitions of these early adventurers. We see how their desire for wealth and land intertwined with their aspirations to expand English power and influence across the globe. The book explores the changing political landscape of England during this period, highlighting the role of the crown in granting charters and authorizing expeditions. The author also sheds light on the financial and logistical challenges involved in establishing and sustaining colonies. The book explores the intricate web of relationships between individuals, companies, and the government, showcasing how financial interests and political ambitions shaped the course of colonization. Ultimately, this book offers a rich and insightful exploration of the complexities of early English colonialism, revealing the motivations, struggles, and triumphs of those who sought to carve out a new world for themselves in the vast expanse of North America. The book’s detailed account of Sir Ferdinando Gorges’s endeavors, coupled with his own writings, provides a unique and valuable perspective on this pivotal era in American history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Sir Ferdinando Gorges and His Province of Maine, Vol. 2 : Including the Brief Relation, the Brief Narration, His Defence, the Charter Granted to Him, His Will, and His Letters (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 290 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Europe / Great Britain / General
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 13.8 Oz
Author: James Phinney Baxter
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
