Old Virginia and Her Neighbours, Vol. 1 (of 2)

By John Fiske

Discover the dramatic origins of a nation as English settlers face challenges against Native Americans in colonial Virginia.

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History - American History - General

Released

2017-11-19

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Summary

"Old Virginia and Her Neighbours, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by John Fiske is a historical exploration of colonial Virginia starting with Raleigh's explorations and continuing up to 1753. It highlights Virginia's crucial role in shaping the United States, focusing on significant explorations, influential individuals like Raleigh and Hakluyt and the motivations of English settlers compared to the Spanish, capturing the challenges, triumphs, and complex relationships between Europeans and Native Americans in the New World.

About the Author

John Fiske may refer to:John Fiske (philosopher) (1842–1901), American philosopher and historian John Fiske (1939–2021), author and Professor Emeritus at the University Wisconsin-Madison John Safford Fiske (1838–1907), U.S. diplomat involved in a sex scandal