Jamestown, named for James Prendergast, evolved from the first settlement in 1810 at "The Rapids" on Chautauqua Lake's outlet.
The Building America series tells the story of the early years in which America struggled to become an independent nation.
The regiment moved into its current home , in the Porter Avenue Armory , in 1932. After the terrorist attack of September 11 , 2001 , the facility was secured and closed to the public . ( Courtesy Kathleen Crocker . ) ...
... which flows into Back River just upstream from Jamestown Island . This boat at anchor was owned in the 1940s by James Anderson . A few pleasure boats were also anchored there . James Anderson , left , and William L. Tuttle ,.
... This book includes: Virginia company, Captain John Smith, Godspeed, Discovery and the Susan Constant, John Rolfe, James Fort, Christopher Newport, Lord De La Warr, Starving time, Pocahontas, Chief Powhatan, Historic Jametown today.
An introduction to the first English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, with step-by-step instructions for a variety of related projects including a topographical map of the settlement, a model Jamestown house, and wooden spoon puppets.
So begins the fascinating history of Jamestown! Inside these pages, you'll discover what brought the settlers there, what they did there, and most importantly: what was it like to be a kid at the Jamestown settlement.
This book includes: _ The Virginia Company _ Captain John Smith _ Godspeed, Discovery, and Susan Constant _ John Rolfe _ James Fort _ Christopher Newport _ Lord De La Warr _ The Starving Time _ Pocahontas _ Chief Powhatan _ ...
Subsequent retellings of the story have often fictitiously cast Smith and Pocahontas lovers and even husband and wife, portraying both characters in a more romantic and positive light.
Subsequent retellings of the story have often fictitiously cast Smith and Pocahontas lovers and even husband and wife, portraying both characters in a more romantic and positive light.
Two English children are told the story of their grandfather's experiences as one of the original Jamestown colonists of 1607.
Here, from the noted historian Marshall W. Fishwick, is the dramatic story of Jamestown and the struggle of its leader, Captain John Smith, who, with the help of Pocahontas, daughter of the Algonquian chief Powhatan, succeeded against all ...
Traces the settlers' dangerous expedition, including their battles with the Indians who were determined to keep them out of their lands.
An account of the founding of Jamestown which helped England to win Virginia and establish her hold in the New World.
Punctuated by jokes, rhymes, "rim shot" dialogue, and bloody black-comic tableaux, "Jamestown" is a trenchant commentary on America's past and present that confirms Matthew Sharpe's status as a major talent in contemporary fiction.
Jamestown is best known for its inhabitants John Smith and Pocahontas; however, it should also be remembered for its role in the establishment of the English language, Protestant faith, and representative government in America.
Visitors to nearby Jamestown Settlement, a state park, enjoy replicas of the original fort and the three ships that carried the first settlers.
Jamestown: An American Legacy
Just in time to celebrate the 400th anniversary of its settlement, Jamestown treats students to a fully illustrated and highly readable history of the first permanent English colony in North America.
Jamestown, Rhode Island's history has been formed--both for good and ill--by its geography.