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Captain John Smith: Captain John Smith A Definitive Biography of Colonial America Jamestown Settlement and Survival Narratives

Captain John Smith: Captain John Smith A Definitive Biography of Colonial America Jamestown Settlement and Survival Narratives


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Charles Dudley Warners Captain John Smith offers a meticulously researched account of one of Colonial Americas most enigmatic figures. This biography navigates Smiths multifaceted legacy as a soldier, explorer, and chronicler of early English settlements, situating his life within broader narratives of British colonial ambition and indigenous relations. Warners narrative dismantles myths surrounding the Pocahontas legend while examining Smiths pivotal role in establishing Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The work delves into Smiths early exploits as a mercenary in Eastern Europe, his capture and purported rescue by Pocahontas, and his leadership during Jamestowns tumultuous founding years. Warner analyzes primary sources such as Smiths Generall Historie of Virginia, scrutinizing their blend of factual reporting and self-mythologizing. The text positions itself within categories like Historical Nonfiction, Colonial History, and Biographical Studies, offering readers a nuanced portrait of a man whose survival strategies from forging alliances with Powhatan tribes to enforcing martial discipline prevented the colonys collapse. Warner contextualizes Smiths achievements within the Virginia Companys profit-driven mandates and the ecological challenges of the Chesapeake Bay region. Chapters on the Starving Time (1609.1610) reveal Smiths pragmatic negotiations for food with Native Americans, contrasting sharply with later colonists confrontational approaches. The biography also explores Smiths post-Jamestown career mapping New Englands coastlines, highlighting his enduring influence on subsequent colonization efforts. Rich in archival detail, this edition incorporates modern scholarship to reassess Smiths contested legacy. Warners balanced critique addresses accusations of embellishment in Smiths writings while affirming his contributions to early American historiography. The narrative appeals to readers seeking both a granular study of


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  • ISBN-13: 9782322553839
  • Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
  • Publisher Imprint: Bod - Books on Demand
  • Height: 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 154
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 245 gr
  • ISBN-10: 2322553832
  • Publisher Date: 11 Apr 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Captain John Smith A Definitive Biography of Colonial America Jamestown Settlement and Survival Narratives
  • Width: 148 mm


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