The Sagadahoc Colony (Classic Reprint): Comprising the Relation of a Voyage Into New England, (Lambeth Ms.) With an Introduction and Notes: Comprising ... an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the first English settlement in Maine and the stories behind its rise, trials, and lasting legacy.

Henry Otis Thayer’s detailed study gathers the material, maps, and documents that illuminate the Sagadahoc colony. Drawing on a newly accessible manuscript and related records, this edition presents a clear view of the opening stage of England’s Maine enterprise and its place in early American history.

Readers will follow the sequence of events, from the colony’s planning and the people who led it to the efforts to locate, map, and understand Sagadahoc and its surroundings. The book includes transcriptions and illustrative material that bring the early voyage and settlement to life, with careful editorial context to help readers grasp the era and its significance.

• Historical context for England’s earliest Maine venture and its key players
• Transcriptions and notes that illuminate documents and plans
• Maps and illustrations, including fort layouts and coastal features
• Editorial framing that ties the Sagadahoc story to broader colonial history

Ideal for readers of American frontier history, Maine history, and early colonial studies, this edition provides a concise, accessible look at a foundational chapter of North American settlement.

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