Virgin Land: A Novel (Fencing America)

By Ann Pontrelli

"Virgin Land" begins a three-part series of historical novels tracing one woman's family tree through generations of settlers who, acre by acre, helped conquer the land we call the United States of America. Using documented facts about real people and events, author Ann Pontrelli weaves authentic narratives portraying the lives of people bent on fencing off territory and claiming it as their own. It all begins with Simon Hoyt, who's drawn to America in 1629 by the promise of soil that can grow anything and land that's free for the taking. Upon arrival at Salem Harbor, however, he's greeted by gaunt men and women pleading for passage back to England. But he remains undeterred, driven by his desire for independence. The following spring brings a group of upright Puritans, including Nicholas and Elinor Knapp, who have come to form a new religious community under a charter granted to the Massachusetts Bay Company. Bringing history up close and personal, "Virgin Land" depicts the struggles and sacrifices of colonists with a variety of objectives as well as their interactions with the native population. As these family sagas unfold, you'll gain a vibrant picture of life in Puritan New England.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517266262
• ISBN13: 9781517266264
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"