Sea Venture: Shipwreck, Survival, and the Salvation of Jamestown
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (600 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312382073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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With the bravado of a legendary sea saga, Doherty braves the elements in Sea Venture, delivering a powerful history willed by a people destined to change the New World forever.. In one of the most triumphant high sea stories ever told, Kieran Doherty brings to life the remarkable true story of the ship that rescued the struggling Jamestown settlement in 1610 and single-handedly ensured England's place in the New World. When the Sea Venture left England in 1609, it was flagship in a fleet of nine bound for Jamestown with roughly 600 settlers and badly needed supplies aboard. Awaiting them was not the thriving, populated colony they expected, but instead the grim reality of a remaining fifty colonistsbeleaguered, desperate, and hungry. It would take Sea Venture's passengers nearly a year and half to reach their destination. But after four weeks at sea, as the voyage neared its end, a hurricane hit devastating the fleetone ship sank, the rest scattered, and the Sea Venture was shipwrecked on the island of Bermuda. But, the quest
sheilawitaker said Shipwreck, hardship, history galore!. One of my direct ancestors was on this ship, so that spurred my initial interest in reading this book. The story is interesting and provides a well-written, vivid slice-of-life account about the hardship our forebears endured to establish and support the settlement of Jamestown. The forces shaping our country's early history, personal, political, and societal, are interwoven into the story. Both my husband and I read it, and I've recommended it to other friends who have an interest i. Pamela Earnest said Worth reading. Very interesting if you are an early US history buff. I learned a lot about Capt. Christopher Newport that I didn't know. Since I live in Newport News, Va which is named after Capt. Newport, I was thrilled to learn how important he was in establishing the Jamestown colony. Our local university is "Christopher Newport U., so I now have more appreciation for that name. This book goes in depth how the events during those years, 1610 - 16"Worth reading" according to Pamela Earnest. Very interesting if you are an early US history buff. I learned a lot about Capt. Christopher Newport that I didn't know. Since I live in Newport News, Va which is named after Capt. Newport, I was thrilled to learn how important he was in establishing the Jamestown colony. Our local university is "Christopher Newport U., so I now have more appreciation for that name. This book goes in depth how the events during those years, 1610 - 1620, happened. Most people don't know why the spoke. 0, happened. Most people don't know why the spoke. Fantastic book! Couldn't put it down! Bev65 I Love this book! I couldn't put it down. Very well written!When I first purchased this book I thought that Sir George Yeardley, one of the passengers on the Sea Venture who later served several terms as Governor of Virginia, was one of my ancestors. I wanted to read about the struggles that he and the others went through, not only on the Sea Venture but also the Jamestown struggles. I have since found out that I may not be related to George Yeardley after all but am still extremely
“Doherty's fast-paced and colorful blow-by-blow account is a swashbuckling tale of adventure in the age of exploration.” Publishers Weekly“Doherty's well-told yarn reveals the impulses both noble and base underlying any colonial enterprise, but it's even more effective in showing the unsettling degree to which luck stirs human destinies.” Kirkus Reviews
KIERAN DOHERTY is a freelance journalist and award-winning author of numerous biographies for young adults. Sea Venture marks his first history for adults. He lives in Lake Worth, Florida.