The Story of Pocahontas by Charles Dudley Warner
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| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
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| Title | The Story of Pocahontas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Story of Pocahontas" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative delves into the life of Pocahontas, a Native American woman known for her significant role in early interactions between Indigenous peoples and English settlers. The book examines her intelligence, character, and contributions, stripped of the romantic embellishments that often overshadow her true story. The book recounts Pocahontas's early years, highlighting her intelligence and compassion towards the English settlers. It describes her legendary encounter with Captain John Smith, focusing on her role in mitigating tensions between her father, Powhatan, and the settlers. Warner discusses her later capture and conversion to Christianity, her marriage to John Rolfe, and their life in England. Through a blend of historical documentation and contemporary accounts, Warner presents Pocahontas as a complex figure who skillfully navigated the treacherous waters of cultural conflict, ultimately fostering a fragile relationship between two disparate worlds before her untimely death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Pocahontas, -1617 |
| Subject | Powhatan women -- Biography |
| Subject | Powhatan Indians -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3129 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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