Captain John Smith 1579-1631

""Captain John Smith 1579-1631: True Stories Of Great Americans"" is a book written by Rossiter Johnson that chronicles the life and adventures of one of America's most legendary figures, Captain John Smith. Born in 1579, Smith was a soldier, explorer, and author who played a pivotal role in the early colonization of America. He is perhaps best known for his leadership of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, where he famously declared that ""he who does not work, shall not eat.""The book delves into Smith's early life and military career, including his capture by the Ottoman Turks and subsequent escape. It also covers his voyages to the New World, where he explored and mapped the Chesapeake Bay and established the Jamestown settlement. The book includes many of Smith's own writings, including his accounts of his interactions with Native Americans and his efforts to establish trade and diplomatic relations with them.Throughout the book, Johnson paints a vivid picture of Smith as a brave and resourceful leader, who was willing to take risks and make difficult decisions for the good of his colony. He also highlights Smith's flaws and controversies, including his sometimes contentious relationships with his fellow colonists and his tendency to embellish his own accomplishments.Overall, ""Captain John Smith 1579-1631: True Stories Of Great Americans"" provides a fascinating look at one of America's most important historical figures, and sheds light on the early years of European colonization in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, or biography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.