A new book by author/historican Martha McCartney of Mathews has just been released.
Her book, “The Governor’s Land Archaeological District: Insights From Documentary Sources” is available at Amazon.com.
A description on Amazon states, “The Governor’s Land, a 3,000-acre tract, is situated just west of Jamestown Island, in James City County.  The Virginia Company of London set the parcel aside in 1618 to provide support to the colony’s incumbent governor.”
The description continues, “With reference to a 1683 map of this historic landscape, prepared by skillful surveyor John Sloane, the reader is introduced to this historically and archaeologically important piece of property. The thoroughly researched volume draws upon the historic record and archaeological research when discussing the nature of early settlement and the political ramifications that affected how it was parceled out.”
The paperback book is available for $12 from Amazon.
McCartney is the author of many historical volumes, i...