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Bartlett Burleigh James

1867–1953

Best known for writing on English women and early American colonial history, this historian brought a patient, documentary eye to subjects that span centuries. His books move between social history and regional research, giving readers a glimpse of both everyday lives and larger historical change.

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Women of England

Women of England

by Bartlett Burleigh James

About the author

Bartlett Burleigh James was an American historian and writer who lived from 1867 to 1953. Sources connected with his public-domain works identify him as a professor of history, and library records show him publishing on both colonial America and women's history.

His known books include The Labadist Colony in Maryland (1899), The Colonization of New England (1904), and Women of England (1908). He also edited Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679–1680, showing a strong interest in early American sources and the careful presentation of historical documents.

James's writing ranges from focused studies of Maryland and New England to broader social history. That mix makes his work appealing to listeners who enjoy older nonfiction that combines scholarship, narrative, and a strong sense of historical context.