The Site of Old James Towne 1607-1698

By Samuel H. Yonge

Book Overview

This work offers a comprehensive study of the original site of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, from its founding in 1607 through its decline in 1698. Combining documentary history with archaeological observations, the book examines the town's layout, structures, and key events while detailing efforts to preserve its physical remnants. It serves as both a historical narrative and a preservationist's guide to one of America's most significant colonial landmarks.

Samuel H. Yonge (1843-1935) was a civil engineer who spearheaded the design and construction of a seawall/revetment that halted the rapid erosion and loss into the James River of the most-historic part of Jamestown Island, making possible continued significant archaeological finds at Jamestown. Yonge located, unearthed, and published many of his findings on the island, including this "Brief Historical and Topographical Sketch of the First American Metropolis, Illustrated with Original Maps, Drawings and Photographs."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1434432823
• ISBN13: 9781434432827
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"