Christopher Levett, of York: The Pioneer Colonist in Casco Bay

by James Phinney Baxter

Book Overview

This biography of Christopher Levett, a 17th-century English adventurer who founded a short-lived settlement in what is now Maine, offers a compelling window into the early days of American settlement. Drawing on historical records and primary sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of Levett's life and times, from his early years as a merchant in York to his ill-fated attempts to establish a colony in Casco Bay. This book is an essential read...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021345350
• ISBN13: 9781021345356
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"