George - Colonial Period (1600-1775) 1

British Colonies on the east coast of North American continent had been settled by religious refugees seeking to build a pure, Bible-based society. They lived closely with the sense of the supernatu……続きを見る

King Philip's War (sometimes called the First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, Pometacomet's Rebellion, or Metacom's Rebellion) was an armed conflict in 1675–78 between Indian inhabitants……続きを見る

This edition features • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS Preface Introduction I. Fair Play Territory: Geography and Topography II. The Fair Play Settlers: Demographic Factors III. The Politics of……続きを見る

Long before the Democrats and Republicans engaged in partisan fighting, the Founding Fathers, who had not envisioned the creation of political parties, found themselves mostly aligned into two camps……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

The people of colonial New England lived in a densely metaphoric landscape--a world where familiars invaded bodies without warning, witches passed with ease through locked doors, and houses blew dow……続きを見る

"Why did men go a-pirating, or 'on the account' as the pirates called it? The sailors said it was few ships and many men, hard work and small pay, long voyages, bad food and cruel commanders." ー In……続きを見る

American pirate, frontiersman, fur trapper, fur trader, hunter, and explorer Hugh Glass (1780-1833) once made his way crawling and stumbling 200 miles (320 km) to Fort Kiowa, in South Dakota, after ……続きを見る

The period of the Indian war of 1676, known as King Philip's war, is one of the most interesting in the early history of the New England colonies. It was the first great test to which the New Englan……続きを見る

At the dawn of the 1700s the Natchez viewed the first Francophones in the Lower Mississippi Valley as potential inductees to their chiefdom. This mistaken perception lulled them into permitting thes……続きを見る

'The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft' presents a riveting exploration into the intricate narratives and variegated interpretations of witchcraft throughout history. This anthology seamlessly weave……続きを見る

Sydney George Fisher's 'The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware' is a detailed and scholarly exploration of the role played by Quaker proprietors in the establishment and……続きを見る

George Alsop's 'A Character of the Province of Maryland' is a detailed and informative account of the Maryland colony in the mid-17th century. The book provides a glimpse into the social, political,……続きを見る

In St. George Tucker's 'Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion', readers are transported to the tumultuous events of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia. The novel elegantly combines historical events with……続きを見る

A picture of some phases of life in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is presented in the following pages. It follows many of the every day happenings, the manners and customs of daily ……続きを見る

The complex, colorful history of South Carolina's southeastern corner In the first volume of The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina, three distinguished historians of the Palmetto State reco……続きを見る

George Lawrence Hosmer's 'A Historical Sketch of the Town of Deer Isle' provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Deer Isle, exploring key events and notable figures that h……続きを見る

Whether as a town, village or hamlet, the communities of East Massapequa, North Massapequa, Massapequa Park and Massapequa proper all share a rich historic legacy. The area's abundant supply of fish……続きを見る

This comprehensive study highlights the importance of legislative and extralegal committees in the political and institutional development of early American history, showing how the colonial experie……続きを見る

This comprehensive study highlights the importance of legislative and extralegal committees in the political and institutional development of early American history, showing how the colonial experie……続きを見る

The journals of young George Washington were written at the beginning of his military carrier. The books give us a marvelous insight of the atmosphere in the pre-revolution period in America. Apart ……続きを見る

In 1763 Great Britain organized the colony of East Florida, which formed the entirety of what is now the state of Florida east of the Apalachicola River. Today, the history of East Florida is seldom……続きを見る

The journals of young George Washington were written at the beginning of his military carrier. The books give us a marvelous insight of the atmosphere in the pre-revolution period in America. Apart ……続きを見る

The Journals of George Washington offers readers a unique glimpse into the inner thoughts and experiences of the first President of the United States. Written in a style that is both eloquent and re……続きを見る

Witchcraft in America is an illuminating anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted perceptions of witchcraft from the colonial era to the 19th century. The collection boasts a rich tapestry of te……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS I. The Voyage to New England II. Their Early Shelters and Later Dwellings III. How They Furnished Th……続きを見る

In 1753, the British and French found themselves engaged in a border dispute along the Ohio River near Pennsylvania. With the French building fortresses on land the British claimed as their own, the……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

One of the most famous revolutions in history, the American Revolution (1775-1783) was the political upheaval in which 13 distinct colonies in North America banded together to cast off British rule,……続きを見る