Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series, America and West Indies, 1710-1711.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Headlam, Cecil, author.

Series:

Calendar of State Papers, Colonial, America and West Indies Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Great Britain--Colonies.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (736 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2007.

Summary:

This historical compilation provides a detailed account of colonial affairs in America and the West Indies during 1710 and the first half of 1711. Edited by Cecil Headlam, it documents key events such as the preparations for an expedition against Quebec and Montreal, the successful capture of Port Royal in Nova Scotia, and the murder of Governor Daniel Parke in the Leeward Islands. The text features primary sources, including the remarkable 'Journal of the Travails of Major John Livingston,' which chronicles his perilous journey through the harsh Canadian wilderness. The book offers insights into colonial military strategies, governance, and relations with Indigenous peoples, as well as the challenges of communication and travel in the early 18th century. Intended for historians, researchers, and those interested in early American colonial history, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the political and social dynamics of the period. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781435650664

1435650662

OCLC:

1478704143