The James: Where a Nation Began

by Parke Rouse Jr.

The James Where a Nation Began is the story of America's most historic river, from the English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the present. It is a chronicle of Tobacco Ships, plantations, and of the famous families who led Virginia and the nation to greatness. In words and prints, it reveals Americans' movement inland that led to the creation of a nation.

Genres: History

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Parke Shepherd Rouse Jr. (1915 – March 5, 1997) was an American journalist, writer and historian in Tidewater Virginia. Born in Smithfield, Rouse grew up in Newport News. He attended Washington and Lee University, later moving to Williamsburg, where he worked as director of publications at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Rouse also held several public positions in the Hampton Roads area during his career.