“When our people were fed out of the common store, and laboured jointly together, glad was he could slip from his labour, or slumber over his taske he cared not how, nay, the most honest among them would hardly take so much true paines in a weeke, as now for themselves they will doe in a day: neither cared they for the increase, presuming that howsoever the harvest prospered, the generall store must maintaine them, so that wee reaped not so much Corne from the labours of thirtie, as now three or foure doe provide for themselves.”
Quote by John Smith
Work
Generall Historie of Virginia Vol 1: New England & the Summer Isles
This volume is the first part of a historical work detailing the early European exploration and settlement of the New England region and the Summer Isles. It provides a detailed narrative of the historical events, cultural exchanges, and the challenges faced by the early settlers in these areas. more
Author
John Smith
John Smith was a renowned soldier, born on January 6, 1580, and died on June 21, 1631. He made a significant impact during his military career, leaving a lasting impression on history. more
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