ONE AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY’S DESCENT FROM JOHN ROLFE & POCAHONTAS THROUGH EDWARD YATES HAMLIN AND DOLLIE SCOTT OF DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA

1607 vividly tells the story of the founding of Jamestown, recounting the situation of the original Indian inhabitants, the arrival of the British settlers 400 years ago, the building of the town, and modern excavations at the site. Along the way, we meet such familiar figures as King James, John Smith, and Pocahontas. We also come across strange episodes of cannibalism and skullduggery, heroism and romantic love. The book is a compilation of articles from Colonial Williamsburg magazine.

"[...]winter were not in evidence. The choice of a site for settlement was both good and bad. The anchorage for ships at Jamestown was good. The Island had not then become a true island and had an easily controlled dry land isthmus connection with the mainland. As the river narrows here, it was one of the best control points on the James. It had been abandoned by the Indians; and it was a bit inland, hence somewhat out of range of the Spanish menace. Arable land on the Island was limited by inlets and "guts." The marshes bred in abundance, [...]."

Jamestown was the first settlement of the Virginia Colony, founded in 1607, and served as capital of Virginia. This book follows the first steps English settlers made in the New World. It contains plenty of legendary and historical information related to the arrival and first landing to America.

What's so special about Jamestown, Virginia?In this new, compelling book from author Shawnta French, find out more about Jamestown, Virginia ...Jamestown was a settlement in the Colony of Virginia. Established by the Virginia Company of London as "James Fort" on May 14, 1607, it was the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States, following several earlier failed attempts, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke. It would serve as capital of the colony for 83 years.Within a year of its founding, the Virginia Company brought Polish and Dutch colonists to help improve the settlement. In 1619, the first documented Africans were brought to Jamestown, though the modern conception of slavery in the future United States did not begin in Virginia until 1660. When the colony was subdivided into the original eight shires of Virginia in 1634, the town became located in the eponymous James City Shire.The London Company's second settlement, Bermuda, claims to be the site of the oldest town in the English New World, as St. George's, Bermuda was officially established in 1612, whereas James Fort, in Virginia, was not to be converted into James towne until 1619, and further did not survive into the present day. In 1699, the capital was relocated from Jamestown to what is today Williamsburg, after which Jamestown ceased to exist as a settlement, existing today only as an archaeological site.Today, Jamestown is one of three locations comprising the Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia, along with Williamsburg and Yorktown, with two primary heritage sites. Historic Jamestowne, the archaeological site on Jamestown Island, is a cooperative effort by Jamestown National Historic Site, and Preservation Virginia. The Jamestown Settlement, a living history interpretive site, is operated by the Jamestown Yorktown Foundation in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Virginia.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of Jamestown, Virginia, this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1607 In The Thirteen Colonies - Jamestown, Virginia" include -- Jamestown, Virginia- History of the Jamestown Settlement (1607???1699)- European colonization of the Americas- Jamestown Rediscovery- Historic Jamestowne- Jamestown Settlement- Jamestown Exposition- Jamestown 2007Find out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Shawnta French has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1607 In The Thirteen Colonies - Jamestown, Virginia" ...Read this book today ...

A short guide to Virginia Indian tribes, archeology, museums, reservations, events, and historical figures. Includes maps.