A Brief and True Report for the Traveller Concerning Williamsburg in Virginia, Being an Account of the Most Important Occurrences in this Place from its First Beginning to the Present Time. Also containing a Handsome Map showing Buildings & Sites of Particular Interest, such Places being marked with Numbers and afterwards fully discussed in the Text. To which are added certain Ancient Pictures & Drawings rarely seen in Works of this Nature. R. G., Gent, 1636 (1936 Reprint)
This rare gem, penned by the enigmatic R. G., Gent, offers an authentic glimpse into the early days of colonial Virginia through meticulous detail and narrative clarity. The narrative unfolds tales of exploration, settlement, and interaction with the indigenous peoples, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of early colonists. The author, R. G., whose full identity remains shrouded in mystery, is believed to have been a gentleman and possibly an early settler or traveler with firsthand experience of the New World. His accounts provide invaluable firsthand observations and anecdotes, making the book a primary source for understanding the period. Revered by historians, this reprint brings to life the struggles, resilience, and adventures of its era, making it an invaluable treasure.
Collation / Page Count: 192 + Index
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A Brief and True Report, Williamsburg Virginia, R. G., Gent, 1636 (1936 Reprint)
Binding : Full Leather Hardcover
Measures : 6 1/2 x 4 1/8in | 16.5 x 10.25cm
Language : English
Author : R. G. Gent
Published : Richmond, Virginia
Subject : History
Year Printed : 1636 (Reprint 1936)
Original/Facsimile : Facsimile
