Publisher's Synopsis
This volume, "Royal Letters, Charters, and Tracts, Relating to the Colonization of New Scotland," meticulously compiled and edited by David Laing, presents a collection of primary documents from 1621 to 1638. It sheds light on the ambitious, yet ultimately troubled, attempt to establish a Scottish colony in Nova Scotia under the auspices of King James VI of Scotland (also James I of England).
The book includes royal letters that authorized the colonization effort and charters that delineated the rights and responsibilities of the settlers. It also details the institution of the Order of Knight Baronets of Nova Scotia, a unique method devised to fund the colonial enterprise. This collection offers invaluable insights into the political, economic, and social dynamics of early colonization efforts and the complex interplay between the crown, investors, and prospective settlers. It is essential reading for historians and researchers interested in the early modern history of Scotland, Canada, and British colonial expansion.
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