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The Jamestown Project,Used
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Listen To A Short Interview With Karen Ordahl Kuppermanhost: Chris Gondek Producer: Heron & Cranecaptain John Smith'S 1607 Voyage To Jamestown Was Not His First Trip Abroad. He Had Traveled Throughout Europe, Been Sold As A War Captive In Turkey, Escaped, And Returned To England In Time To Join The Virginia Company'S Colonizing Project. In Jamestown Migrants, Merchants, And Soldiers Who Had Also Sailed To The Distant Shores Of The Ottoman Empire, Africa, And Ireland In Search Of New Beginnings Encountered Indians Who Already Possessed Broad Understanding Of Europeans. Experience Of Foreign Environments And Cultures Had Sharpened Survival Instincts On All Sides And Aroused Challenging Questions About Human Nature And Its Potential For Transformation.It Is Against This Enlarged Temporal And Geographic Background That Jamestown Dramatically Emerges In Karen Kupperman'S Breathtaking Study. Reconfiguring The National Myth Of Jamestown'S Failure, She Shows How The Settlement'S Distinctly Messy First Decade Actually Represents A Period Of Ferment In Which Individuals Were Learning How To Make A Colony Work. Despite The Settlers' Dependence On The Chesapeake Algonquians And Strained Relations With Their London Backers, They Forged A Tenacious Colony That Survived Where Others Had Failed. Indeed, The Structures And Practices That Evolved Through Trial And Error In Virginia Would Become The Model For All Successful English Colonies, Including Plymouth.Capturing England'S Intoxication With A Wider World Through Ballads, Plays, And Paintings, And The Stark Reality Of Jamestownfor Indians And Europeans Alikethrough The Words Of Its Inhabitants As Well As Archeological And Environmental Evidence, Kupperman Recreates These Formative Years With Astonishing Detail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Jamestown Project'? A: 'The Jamestown Project' focuses on the early years of the Jamestown settlement, exploring the experiences of Captain John Smith and other settlers as they navigated relationships with Native Americans and their efforts to establish a successful colony.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Jamestown Project'? A: The author of 'The Jamestown Project' is Karen Ordahl Kupperman, a historian known for her in-depth studies of early American history.
- Q: What type of condition is this book in? A: 'The Jamestown Project' is listed as a used book in good condition, which typically means it will show some signs of wear but remains fully functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Jamestown Project' have? A: 'The Jamestown Project' contains 392 pages, providing a comprehensive look at the history and dynamics of the Jamestown settlement.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Jamestown Project' is a paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Jamestown Project' published? A: 'The Jamestown Project' was published on February 28, 2009.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Jamestown Project'? A: 'The Jamestown Project' covers topics such as the interactions between settlers and Native Americans, the challenges of colonization, and the cultural exchanges that occurred during the early 17th century.
- Q: Is 'The Jamestown Project' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Jamestown Project' is suitable for academic study as it provides detailed historical analysis and is well-researched, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of early American history.
- Q: What is the significance of the Jamestown settlement according to the book? A: 'The Jamestown Project' argues that the Jamestown settlement's first decade, often perceived as a failure, was actually a critical period of learning and adaptation that set a foundation for future successful colonies.
- Q: Does 'The Jamestown Project' include any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or maps in the product details, but it may include relevant historical images or charts to support the text.