The Settlement At Jamestown, With Particular Reference To The Late Attacks Upon Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, And John Rolfe (1882)

""The Settlement at Jamestown, with particular reference to the late attacks upon Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe"" is a historical book written by William Wirt Henry in 1882. The book explores the early history of the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, including the interactions between the English settlers and the Native American tribes in the area. It focuses on the leadership of Captain John Smith, who was instrumental in establishing the colony, as well as the famous story of Pocahontas and her relationship with John Smith and later with John Rolfe. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding Smith's leadership and the accusations of his mistreatment of Native Americans. It examines the tensions and conflicts that arose between the settlers and the Powhatan Confederacy, and the impact of disease and famine on both groups. Overall, ""The Settlement at Jamestown"" provides a detailed and nuanced account of the early years of the Jamestown colony, shedding light on the complex relationships between the English settlers and the Native American tribes in the region.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.