American Biography: Captain John Smith (1902)

By George S. Hillard

Book Overview

American Biography: Captain John Smith (1902) is a historical biography written by George S. Hillard. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Captain John Smith, an English adventurer and explorer who played a significant role in the colonization of America. The biography covers Smith's early life in England, his military service in the Ottoman Empire, and his journey to the New World. The book delves into Smith's leadership of the Jamestown settlement and his interactions with Native American tribes, including his famous encounter with Pocahontas. Hillard's biography paints a vivid picture of Smith's life and times, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs of early American colonization. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, colonialism, and the life of Captain John Smith.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164062441
• ISBN13: 9781164062448
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"