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In 17th‑century Virginia, a gardener from England travels to the New World, where he encounters Native American communities that live in harmony with the soil and surroundings. Through his interactions, he observes their sustainable ways of living and the profound changes brought by European colonists, whose presence threatens the traditional lifestyles of the native peoples.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Philippa Gregory
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