2005, ISBN: 9781426200557

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… More...

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. The Journals of Captain John Smith: A Jamestown Biography Thompson, John M., National Geographic Society<

2005, ISBN: 1426200552

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… More...

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, accessibl americas,biographical,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,colonial period,historical,history,state and local Biographies, National Geographic Society<

2007, ISBN: 9781426200557

National Geographic, Paperback, 224 Seiten, Publiziert: 2007-03-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: Illustrations, maps, 0.34 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2407489, 1501-1700, Historic… More...

National Geographic, Paperback, 224 Seiten, Publiziert: 2007-03-20T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: Illustrations, maps, 0.34 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2407489, 1501-1700, Historical, Biography, Subjects, Books, Colonial Period, United States, Americas, History, Essays, Journals & Letters, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, 3e708b60-20fb-41e8-a18d-05c77fb89b4c_6901, 3e708b60-20fb-41e8-a18d-05c77fb89b4c_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Books Global Store, 579c3025-5e5c-446b-80c9-b24e6fd5c94f_3601, 579c3025-5e5c-446b-80c9-b24e6fd5c94f_0, Special Features Stores, National Geographic, 2007<

ISBN: 9781426200557

National Geographic. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible e… More...

National Geographic. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., National Geographic<