New Discoveries at Jamestown: Site of the First Successful English Settlement in America

Published in 1957, 'New Discoveries at Jamestown' by John L. Cotter examines the archaeological findings at Jamestown, Virginia, the first successful English settlement in America. The book details the artifacts and structures uncovered since 1934, providing insights into the daily lives, social customs, and material culture of the early 17th-century settlers. Cotter's work is significant for reconstructing the unwritten history of Jamestown, highlighting the settlers' challenges and adaptations in a new environment.