Gentlemen adventurers and the call to empire -- John Smith and the idea of Virginia -- Voyaging to Virginia -- Settling Virginia -- Death in Jamestown -- Golden dreams -- The rise of John Smith -- For God, glory, and gold -- A fateful day for the Sea Venture -- The sinking of the Sea Venture -- The fall of John Smith -- The isle of devils -- The starving time -- Martial law -- War -- An enterprising colony -- A royal colony.