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100 1 _aSmith, E. Boyd
_q(Elmer Boyd),
_d1860-1943
245 1 4 _aThe story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-02
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jane Hyland, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith" by E. Boyd Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book narrates the legendary tale of Pocahontas, a Native American woman, and Captain John Smith, an English settler, showcasing their pivotal roles in the early interactions between Indigenous peoples and European colonists in Virginia. The story delves into themes of friendship, bravery, and cultural exchange during a formative period in American history. The narrative unfolds from the childhood of Pocahontas, cherished by her tribe, through her fateful encounter with John Smith, who becomes a leader among the Jamestown settlers. Throughout the story, Pocahontas saves Smith's life not only once but several times, illustrating her courage and benevolence. As the settlers face challenges, including food shortages and conflicts with local tribes, Pocahontas acts as a mediator and provider. Eventually, the narrative culminates in Pocahontas’s later life in England after her marriage to John Rolfe, highlighting her transition from a Native princess to a figure of colonial life, and ultimately, her longing for home. The tale serves as a powerful testament to the complexities of early American history, blending elements of adventure, romance, and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1906
653 _aPocahontas, -1617
653 _aSmith, John, 1580-1631
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/storyofpocahonta00smit_0/page/n5/mode/2up (same edition, different copy)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24487
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