This biography of Christopher Levett, a 17th-century English adventurer who founded a short-lived settlement in what is now Maine, offers a compelling window into the early days of American settlement. Drawing on historical records and primary sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of Levett's life and times, from his early years as a merchant in York to his ill-fated attempts to establish a colony in Casco Bay. This book is an essential read...