""Christopher Levett, Of York: The Pioneer Colonist In Casco Bay"" is a historical book written by James Phinney Baxter and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Christopher Levett, a pioneer colonist who settled in Casco Bay, Maine in the early 17th century. Baxter provides a detailed account of Levett's life, including his family background, education, and career as a merchant and explorer. The book also explores Levett's role in the founding of the English colony in Casco Bay, his interactions with the local ...
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""Christopher Levett, Of York: The Pioneer Colonist In Casco Bay"" is a historical book written by James Phinney Baxter and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Christopher Levett, a pioneer colonist who settled in Casco Bay, Maine in the early 17th century. Baxter provides a detailed account of Levett's life, including his family background, education, and career as a merchant and explorer. The book also explores Levett's role in the founding of the English colony in Casco Bay, his interactions with the local Native American tribes, and his unsuccessful attempts to establish a permanent settlement in the area. Baxter draws on a variety of primary sources, including Levett's own writings, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this little-known figure in American history. Overall, ""Christopher Levett, Of York: The Pioneer Colonist In Casco Bay"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of European settlement in Maine and the challenges faced by those who sought to establish a foothold in this rugged and unforgiving landscape.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.
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