Editor's introduction
Author's preface
Genesis of English colonization (1492-1579)
Gilbert and Raleigh colonies (1583-1602)
Founding of Virginia (1602-1608)
Gloom in Virginia (1608-1617)
Transition of Virginia (1617-1640)
Social and economic conditions of Virginia (1634-1652)
Founding of Maryland (1632-1650)
Contentions in Maryland (1633-1652)
Founding of Plymouth (1608-1630)
Development of New Plymouth (1621-1643)
Genesis of Massachusetts (1628-1630)
Founding of Massachusetts (1630-1642)
Religion and government in Massachusetts (1631-1638)
Narragansett and Connecticut settlements (1635-1637)
Founding of Connecticut and New Haven (1637-1652)
New Hampshire and Maine (1653-1658)
Colonial neighbors (1643-1652)
The New England Confederation (1643-1654)
Early New England life (1624-1652)
Critical essay on authorities
Index.