{"title":"Jennifer Potter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Jennifer Potter, a distinguished author renowned for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling. If history and exploration captivate your imagination, you're in for a treat. Jennifer Potter invites readers on a journey through pivotal moments in history with her richly detailed narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her remarkable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Jamestown Brides\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration into the lives of the young women who ventured from England to the New World in 1620. This book sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of history, drawing readers into the tales of courage, survival, and the creation of new identities in an unfamiliar land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Potter specialises in blending historical depth with narrative flair, making her books essential for anyone interested in uncovering the intricate tapestries of past eras. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the forces that shaped our present, her work promises to enlighten and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Jennifer Potter's collection and discover stories where history comes alive through the eyes of those who lived it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-jamestown-brides-by-jennifer-potter-9781782399162","title":"The Jamestown Brides","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1621, fifty-six English women crossed the Atlantic in response to the Virginia Company of London's call for maids 'young and uncorrupt' to make wives for the planters of its new colony in Virginia. The English had settled there just fourteen years previously and the company hoped to root its unruly menfolk to the land with ties of family and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the women travelled of their own accord, the company was in effect selling them at a profit for a bride price of 150lbs of tobacco for each woman sold. The rewards would flow to investors in the near-bankrupt company. But what did the women want from the enterprise? Why did they agree to make the dangerous crossing to a wild and dangerous land, where six out of seven European settlers died within their first few years - from dysentery, typhoid, salt water poisoning and periodic skirmishes with the native population? And what happened to them in the end?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into company records and original sources on both sides of the Atlantic, Jennifer Potter tracks the women's footsteps from their homes in England to their new lives in Virginia. Giving voice to these forgotten women of America's early history, she triumphantly invites the reader to journey alongside the brides as they travel into a perilous and uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554427719916,"sku":"9781782399162","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16692243482822.jpg?v=1750085908"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-potter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}