ENGL 2327 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Thomas Harriot, London Company, Land Law
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Sir walter raleigh came to east coast (1584) Named region virginia in honor of queen elizabeth i of england. Land rights given to london company in 1606. Was supposed to send raw materials back to england. In 1584 was part of the second roanoke expedition led by sir richard grenville, sir walter. He collaborated with painter john white to study the landscape and its inhabitants. The existing record of his observations is a brief and true report of the new found land of. Small towns near seacoast ( most were 10-20 houses) They lack skill and knowledge of european weapons and devices: in the things they have, they show excellency of wit . They have a religion albeit inaccurate by european standards multiple gods; gods of human shape. Religious beliefs woman made first oral tradition: 23, 24 already done. , 24.
