In 'The Popham Colony: A Discussion of its Historical Claims, with a Bibliography of the Subject', the editors present a nuanced exploration of one of America's earliest English settlements. This assemblage offers a sweeping survey of historical inquiries into the Popham Colony, skillfully interweaving narratives and documentation that challenge and affirm the colony's significance in early American history. The collection traverses a variety of literary styles'Äîfrom analytical essays to ...

This book contains Kidder's analysis, The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770, Its Causes and Its Results, originally published as part of History of the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770 .

In "The Abenaki Indians," Frederic Kidder intricately explores the rich cultural heritage, social structures, and historical trajectories of the Abenaki people, a Native American tribe indigenous to the northeastern United States. Through meticulous research and an engaging narrative style that blends ethnography with historical analysis, Kidder reveals the complexities of Abenaki life during colonization and their enduring resilience. He situates the Abenaki experience within the larger c...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesAbout the Author"Frederic Kidder (1804 – 1885) was an American author and antiquarian. He was born in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, was mainly self-educated, and engaged in various business ventures in Boston and New York. He made special researches into the history of early New England times and families."--Wikipedia

On February 22, 1770, a group of teenagers began throwing stones and rocks at the home of British customs official Ebenezer Richardson, who tried to disperse the teens by firing a shot to scare the crowd. Instead, the bullet mortally wounded a teenager named Christopher Seider, who was accorded a full funeral procession in Boston arranged by Samuel Adams. Richardson was subsequently convicted of murder but received a royal pardon and was allowed to continue working as a customs official. Seid...

Most people believe that the first English colony established in North America was at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1609. In point of fact, however, that was the second English colony. The first one was 21 years before Jamestown and was on a small island just behind the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was called Roanoke Island, sometimes referred to as the Lost Colony, because all the colonists who settled there disappeared without a trace.The Roanoke Island colony was star-crossed alm...

Thomas Jefferson's 'Notes on the State of Virginia' is a seminal work of American literature that provides a detailed analysis of his home state's geography, flora, fauna, and inhabitants. Written in a clear and thoughtful prose style, the book also delves into Jefferson's reflections on political philosophy, including his views on slavery and race. Published in 1785, the book reflects the Enlightenment ideals of its time and serves as an important historical and cultural document. Jeffers...

In "Colonel Washington," Archer Butler Hulbert expertly weaves a biographical narrative that chronicles the formative years of George Washington, focusing on his experiences as a young military officer during the French and Indian War. Hulbert employs a vivid and engaging literary style, blending historical detail with narrative flair, making the complexities of 18th-century colonial America accessible to modern readers. This work is not merely a biography; it is a rich tapestry that exami...

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John Filson (c. 1753-1788) was an American author, historian of Kentucky, pioneer, surveyor and one of the founders of Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrote The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke (1784) during this period, and travelled to Wilmington, Delaware, to have it published in the summer of 1784. He also had a "Map of Kentucke" engraved and printed in Philadelphia. The edition, including both book and map, consisted of 1,500 copies and was pr...

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.The Paradox of Jamestown

The book has an active table of contents for easy access to each volume and section of the following title by Thomas Paine: 1. PUBLIC GOOD 2. EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES 3. THE SOCIETY FOR POLITICAL INQUIRIES 4. THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Thomas Paine was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was also a political activist, philosopher, political theorist and revolutionary that is seen today in the row with the greatest thinkers such...