Download or read book 1607 written by Dennis Montgomery and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2007-03-21 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1607 vividly tells the story of the founding of Jamestown, recounting the situation of the original Indian inhabitants, the arrival of the British settlers 400 years ago, the building of the town, and modern excavations at the site. Along the way, we meet such familiar figures as King James, John Smith, and Pocahontas. We also come across strange episodes of cannibalism and skullduggery, heroism and romantic love. The book is a compilation of articles from Colonial Williamsburg magazine.