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I was pleasantly surprised after beginning to read this book, that it wasn't just another history of the beginnings of America. This book is filled with information on the people of England that began trying to find a way through Cathay, and offers more than a glimpse into the thoughts and ideas of the time on how that could become possible. The authors went to an incredible amount of work and did some very detailed research to produce this account of pre-colonisation and colonisation.

I found the detailed sections on the wool trade fascinating and found that this book was really useful for research into this period as well as for entertainment purposes. The way this is written, it was fun to read, unlike a lot of other dry, historical accounts that deal with this period. The authors' inclusion of quotes and passages from a variety of different contemporary sources allows the reader to experience life in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries in both England and Early America, making for a very connected reading experience.

I was rather intrigued at all the names mentioned in regards to the various ventures that were undertaken that you don't see mentioned other places. As a student of Colonial American studies, you become familiar with certain names, and it was nice to see the roots for these families mentioned with some detail. This book humanised these people for me, in a way that no other has.

This was a fantastic book, with a lot to offer anyone who wants to know more about this important historical period. I can see how this would be beneficial to students and teachers, and anyone else who wants to know the truth about England's desire to colonise the New World and the motivations behind their decisions.

Definitely recommended.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.