The Virginia Company Of London, 1606-1624

"The Virginia Company of London, 1606-1624" by Wesley Frank Craven recounts the story of English adventurers who established the Jamestown colony, highlighting their initial ambitions, the challenges they faced, and the formation of the Virginia Company. It explores the contrasting approaches of the London and Plymouth groups of colonists, portraying the London side's commitment as crucial to the colony's survival. The book also describes the struggles of balancing financial gain with the responsibilities of government, while navigating the support and leadership from London's merchants, setting the scene for the colony's formative experiences.