"Mother Earth: Land Grants in Virginia, 1607-1699" is a study of a unique period in Virginia history when land grants played an important role in shaping local society and economy. The author of the book, Walter Stitt Robinson, paves the way for the reader back in time to the beginning of the 17th century, unfolding before him a picture of the life and land holdings of the first settlers in this area. In his work, the author examines in detail the history of land grants, their influence on the development of the local economy, as well as on the formation of culture and society of early American settlements in the state of Virginia. Mother Earth: Virginia Land Grants, 1607-1699 is a valuable resource for those interested in American history and the study of land relations during the colonial period.