I would recommend "Colonial Virginia: A History," by Warren Billings et al., as a starting place for that period of Virginia history. I'm nearing the end and have enjoyed it thoroughly. It also includes a lengthy bibliography for those who might want to dig into the topic a little more deeply. Additionally, the William & Mary Quarterly might have some articles of interest on early Virginia history. HTH, Lesley __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com