The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America 1497-1763

"The History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America 1497-1763" by Reginald W. Jeffery tells the story of how the thirteen British colonies grew in North America, covering important events and people from when explorers first arrived until the mid-1700s. It explains the early English trips to North America, pointing out the importance of explorers like John and Sebastian Cabot and comparing what they did to the ways that Spanish and French people colonized the area. The book suggests that England was successful in establishing its colonies because it focused on making them last instead of just looking for quick riches. This sets up a closer look at how the colonies were created and the problems they faced, guided by the writer's ideas about what motivated the early English explorers and settlers and how they interacted with one another.