Settling of Jamestown

The Settling of Jamestown

The story of how Jamestown, Virginia, struggled into existence is a tale of hardship and misadventure. This book details the failures and successes of the Jamestown colony, from the Starving Time to the tobacco boom. It is also a tale of perseverance and opportunity. This English settlement in North America was home to the first legislative assembly, the basis for local government today. The Virginia colony, however, was founded at a terrible cost-both to the Native people who suffered loss of lands, ways of life, and life itself, and to the colonists who were ill prepared for the rigors of their venture.

Landmark Events in American History

This series examines important events in the history of the United States. It explores the causes and significance of key moments and developments and takes a fresh look at myths and heroes. The legacies of these events, whether good or bad, are also explained. In addition to clear maps and time lines, each book includes archival illustrations and primary-source documents that bring alive these stories of the nation's past, from the cultures of ancient America to the turning points of recent times.