The General Historie of Virginia, New England & the Summer Isles (Vol. I) Together with the True Travels, Adventures and Observations, and a Sea Grammar

"The General Historie of Virginia, New England & the Summer Isles (Vol. I)" by John Smith is a story about the start of English colonies in the New World. It tells of grand voyages and exciting adventures where the author meets and describes Indigenous people of the time. The story speaks of people coming together and the difficulties of settlements, outlining the hopes and perils of early America. The writing style is clear, explaining everything happening in the colonies. The book starts by explaining the reasons for exploring America and creating colonies. It talks about how explorers first met Native Americans, including how they traded and shared gifts. The story sets the scene for a time of both great promise and great danger, showing all sides of how the New World was colonized.