Library Journal Review

Anyone interested in the rich history and beauty of Virginia's early settlements will find much to treasure in this beautiful book. The insightful introduction by DeSamper, formerly with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, provides an excellent historical background. The camera captures the best of each season, from the brooding mists of a Yorktown autumn day to the riotous spring colors of a Williamsburg garden. The colonial dress and absence of 20th-century paraphernalia create a time warp for the reader: one sees life as it was, entering the busy doings of an important colonial city or the activities of a Powhatan Indian village. The accompanying quotations from diaries, letters, and speeches of the period add to the understanding of this triangular cradle of early American history. Recommended on its own merits, this is also a useful addition to the classroom library. A calendar of annual events for the entire area is included. For public libraries.-- Judith F. Bradley, Acad. of the Holy Cross Lib., Kensington, Md. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.