Synopses & Reviews
1607: A New Look at Jamestown is the ultimate book for the 400th anniversary of America's first settlement. With its expert appraisal of the latest archaeological evidence, this National Geographic title stands alone in its timely authority and its visual appeal.
Author Karen Lange's gripping narrative incorporates analysis of the very latest discoveries from the Jamestown site. The text, vetted by experts, has been researched with the help of Dr. William Kelso, a National Geographic grantee, who also provides the foreword. The pages come alive with Ira Block's stunning photography, detailing newly discovered artifacts, and highlighting authentic Jamestown reenactments. A National Geographic map of the colony places it in its historic and modern-day context.
Follow the drama as three small ships from England reach the New World in the spring of 1607 with 104 souls onboard. At the edge of a powerful Indian confederacy, they settle in Jamestown and pave the way for the birth of our nation.
This is the real story of the settlers who have never enjoyed the acclaim of the more celebrated Plymouth Pilgrims. Within a year of their arrival, two-thirds are dead from Indian attacks, disease, or starvation. Damned by fortune, they are subsequently condemned by historians: Couldn't they defend themselves? Why not dig a well?
Now, new archaeological evidence unearthed at Jamestown gives us the bigger picture. The compelling text details the severe drought that the settlers chanced upon. We learn of the settlers' struggles through their artifacts, which reveal an industrious group of builders, hunters and fishermen. The evidence also shows signs of smelting iron, making glass, andrefining precious metals. We meet Pocahontas, legendary daughter of a powerful Indian chief, whose marriage to John Rolfe helps broker a temporary peace.
In this handsome, engaging book, compelling new theories and stunning reenactment photography take us back to Jamestown in 1607, where the course of history changed forever. Through this updated and objective reassessment, we learn the real history lesson of Jamestown: how a great nation grew from a colony that nearly failed.
Synopsis
Through a detailed review of the newest archaeological evidence unearthed from the Jamestown site, a comprehensive examination of what happened to the people at this settlement is presented, complete with full-color photos, a map of the colony places, and profiles of the settlers who suffered greatly during their first year in the New World.
Synopsis
1607: A New Look at Jamestown is the last word on America's first colony. With expert appraisal of new archaeological evidence, this National Geographic title stands alone for timely authority and visual appeal.
Karen Lange's gripping narrative incorporates analysis of the latest discoveries from the Jamestown site. The text has been researched with the help of National Geographic grantee Dr. William Kelso. The pages come alive with Ira Block's stunning photography, detailing newly discovered artifacts, and highlighting authentic Jamestown reenactments. Compelling new theories, a National Geographic period map, and stunning reenactment photography take us back to Jamestown in 1607, where the course of our country's history changed forever.
About the Author
Karen E. Lange is a journalist and writer with
National Geographic Magazine. This is her first children's book. She lives in Tacoma Park, MD.
Ira Block has photographed on assignment for the National Geographic magazine, Traveler magazine, and National Geographic Adventure. He lives in New York City.