A Summary, Historical And Political, Of The First Planting, Progressive Improvements And Present State Of The British Settlements In North-America V2

By William Douglass

Book Overview

""A Summary, Historical And Political, Of The First Planting, Progressive Improvements And Present State Of The British Settlements In North-America V2"" is a book written by William Douglass in 1760. It is a comprehensive account of the British settlements in North America, covering their history, politics, and progress up to that time. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the colonies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. It provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, and natural resources of each colony, as well as their economic and social development.Douglass also discusses the political and religious institutions of the colonies, including their systems of government and the role of religion in society. He provides a critical analysis of the British colonial policy and its impact on the colonies, including the effects of the French and Indian War.Overall, ""A Summary, Historical And Political, Of The First Planting, Progressive Improvements And Present State Of The British Settlements In North-America V2"" provides a valuable insight into the early history of British colonization in North America and the challenges and opportunities that faced the colonies in the mid-18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163915696
• ISBN13: 9781163915691
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"