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A brief and true report of the new found land of Virginia
Book • 1951
Thomas Harriot's "A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia" is a seminal work of early colonial American literature.
Published in 1588, it details the 1585 Roanoke expedition, offering insights into the land, resources, and indigenous populations.
The book's detailed descriptions of Virginia's flora, fauna, and native inhabitants significantly influenced European perceptions of the New World.
Harriot's objective reporting, despite its colonial context, provides valuable historical and anthropological data.
The book's impact extended beyond its immediate context, shaping future colonial endeavors and contributing to the development of early American studies.
Published in 1588, it details the 1585 Roanoke expedition, offering insights into the land, resources, and indigenous populations.
The book's detailed descriptions of Virginia's flora, fauna, and native inhabitants significantly influenced European perceptions of the New World.
Harriot's objective reporting, despite its colonial context, provides valuable historical and anthropological data.
The book's impact extended beyond its immediate context, shaping future colonial endeavors and contributing to the development of early American studies.
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Mentioned by Holly Fry and Tracy B. Wilson as an account of Harriot's experiences in Raleigh's expedition.
Thomas Harriot: Mathematician, Astronomer, Relative Unknown
