Sir William Alexander and American Colonization - (Paperback or Softback)

"Sir William Alexander and American Colonization" delves into the ambitious colonial endeavors of Sir William Alexander, a prominent figure in the early 17th century. This comprehensive volume includes three royal charters, offering invaluable insight into the legal and political foundations of colonization efforts in North America. Featured is a tract on colonization, along with a patent related to the County of Canada and Long Island, illuminating the scope of Alexander's planned settlements. The text also includes the Roll of the Knights Baronets of New Scotland, providing a detailed record of those involved in these colonial ventures. Annotated and presented with a memoir by Edmund Farwell Slafter, this work is a crucial resource for understanding the early history of British colonization in North America and the individuals who shaped it. It remains a significant contribution to the study of colonial history, legal frameworks, and the ambitions of empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Edmund Farwell Slafter
• | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00312 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1023867036
• | ISBN-13: 9781023867030