The book "History of the Thirteen Colonies of North America 1497-1763" by the famous author Reginald Welbury Jeffery is a unique journey into the past formation and development of the first English colonies in the north of America. The author examines in detail the events that shaped the political, economic and socio-cultural picture of this period, revealing important moments in the history of the expansion of the British Empire to new lands. In the book, the author draws attention to key events that determined the further development of the colonies, such as the appearance of the first settlements, interaction with indigenous tribes, economic difficulties, cultural exchange and political conflicts. By revealing the complex relationship between the colonists and the crown government, the author helps to understand how the unique identity of Americans was formed during that period. The reader will have the opportunity to see how the first English settlements arose and became established, which became the basis for the further formation of the United States of America. Analyzing the history of the thirteen colonies, the author deepens our understanding of the formation of modern American statehood and national identity.