Drawing from Smith''s own personal journals, this concise
biography paints a rich and detailed portrait of one of America''s
most intriguing founding fathers. Historian John Thompson guides us
through annotated selections of Smith''s most important and
compelling writings, adding authoritative perspective and
commentary to round out the picture. The volume includes some of
the earliest primary source accounts of life in colonial Virginia,
including excerpts from Proceedings of the English Colony of
Virginia 1612, Generall Historie of Virginia 1624, and The True
Adventures and Observations of Captain John Smith 1630.
Readers share eyewitness accounts of Smith''s capture and
imprisonment by the Indians, his explorations of the Chesapeake Bay
region, and various other adventures and exploits in the New World.
We get a firsthand look at Smith''s pivotal role in the founding and
governance of colonial Jamestown and his attempts to establish
trade relationships with the Native Americans. We also learn the
real facts behind Smith''s relationship with Pocahontas—an American
legend that pervades our popular culture, from the animated Disney
classic to the critically acclaimed 2005 film starring Colin
Farrell.
With the upcoming 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, a
whole new generation of readers and history buffs will be seeking
more information about Smith and his fellow colonists. This lively,
illustrated edition will be a valuable resource—providing a fresh,
accessible look at a key historical figure and conveying a vivid
sense of what life in the New World was like.
關於作者：
Captain John Smith 1580-1631 was a founding member and, later,
president of the governing council of the Jamestown settlement. He
was the first to explore and map the Chesapeake Bay region and to
establish trade relations with the Native Americans.
John Thompson is the author of nine National Geographic books,
including America''s Historic Trails, The Revolutionary War, and Our
National Parks. His assignments have taken him to almost every
state in the country and have covered a wide range of natural and
historical subjects. Thompson lives in Charlottesville,
Virginia.
目錄：
Captain John Smith''s Map of1612
Introduction by John M. Thompson
Prinal Figures
1. INTO THE LAND OF POCAHONTAS
2. SMITH BECOMES A WEROWANCE
3. FIRST CHESAPEAKE VOYAGE
4. SECOND CHESAPEAKE VOYAGE
5. PRESIDENT JOHN SMITH
6. POWHATAN THE SUBTLE SAVAGE
7. THE Coup AGAINST SMITH
8. JAMESTOWN WITHOUT SMITH
9. PEACE AND WAR
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Acknowleents and Illustration Credits
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