Captain John Smith And England's First Successful Colony In America

By Clifford Smyth

Book Overview

Captain John Smith and England's First Successful Colony in America is a historical book written by Clifford Smyth. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Captain John Smith, a prominent figure in the early colonization of America. It covers Smith's role in the establishment of the first successful English colony in America, Jamestown, Virginia, and his interactions with the Native Americans.The book begins with Smith's early life in England and his journey to America. It then delves into the challenges faced by the early settlers in Jamestown, including famine, disease, and conflict with the Native Americans. The author provides a vivid description of the harsh living conditions in the colony and the struggles that Smith and his fellow settlers had to endure to survive.The book also explores Smith's interactions with the Native Americans, including his capture and subsequent release by the Powhatan tribe. Smyth provides an in-depth analysis of the cultural differences between the English and the Native Americans and how these differences contributed to the conflicts between the two groups.In addition to Smith's story, the book also covers the broader historical context of the early colonization of America. It discusses the economic and political factors that led to England's interest in colonizing America and the impact of the Jamestown settlement on subsequent colonial ventures.Overall, Captain John Smith and England's First Successful Colony in America is a well-researched and comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the early colonization of America and the role of Captain John Smith in this process.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: 143257146X
• ISBN13: 9781432571467
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"