By James Phinney Baxter

The family of Levett is of ancient origin, flourishing in Yorkshire for many generations. This fascinating book tells the story of Christopher Levett, (1586-1630) of York, a man of importance, an early English explorer who settled in Casco Bay, Maine during the 17th century. We see Memoir of Capt Christopher Levett , A voyage into New England begun in 1623 and ended in 1624, a map of Old York, The will of the Rev. Robert More, father-in-law of Christopher Levett 1642. Of interest to historical students, this book was written by Maine historian James Phinney Baxter, and published by the Gorges Society, Portland, Maine, in 1893.

(166p., Illus, Index, 1893)