Download or read book The European Settlement of North America (1492-1763) written by George Edward Stanley and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1492, an Italian sailor left Spain and happened upon some islands off the coast of North America. This book recounts how various Europeans followed to find riches in this new land, only to settle and develop a burning desire for independence. It also tells the story of the African slaves, who were brought here against their will, and of the Native people who struggled to keep their lands and their ways of life. Book jacket.