A History of the American People - In Five Volumes, Vol. I

Set in the challenging backdrop of 17th-century colonial America, the narrative explores the complexities of establishing governance in a land filled with unruly adventurers and self-reliant individuals. Sir William Berkeley, a proprietor, initiates a new order by appointing William Drummond as governor to assert control over the Chowan and Perquimans regions in 1664, despite the disconnect between the proprietors in England and the local populace. The story delves into themes of authority, governance, and the struggles of leadership in a tumultuous environment.