Captain John Smith by Charles Dudley Warner
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
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| Title | Captain John Smith |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Captain John Smith" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a thorough exploration of the life and adventures of Captain John Smith, a significant but often romanticized figure in early American history, particularly regarding his interactions with Indigenous people and his role in the founding of Jamestown, Virginia. The opening of the text sets the stage for a critical examination of Smith's life, noting that while many narratives exist, they often rely heavily on Smith’s own accounts, which may mix fact with embellishment. Warner highlights that recent scholarly research has discredited some of the more flamboyant tales associated with Smith, including those involving Pocahontas. He emphasizes his effort to compile a narrative that conveys the truth of Smith's experiences and exploits, drawing on original sources and contemporary evidence to offer a balanced view. The early sections introduce Smith's origins, his yearning for adventure, and his gradual ascent to becoming a pivotal character in the early American narrative, filled with heroic deeds and challenges faced in a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Smith, John, 1580-1631 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3130 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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