Ralph Hamor Books

As a key official in the Virginia colony and an author, Hamor provided one of the earliest detailed accounts of early life in America. His work, published in 1615, serves as an essential source for understanding the colony. It meticulously details early events, including the marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe, as well as the beginnings of tobacco cultivation. Through his writing, Hamor captured the political and social climate of the time, making him a significant figure for the study of colonial history.