The Jamestown Princess: Pocahontas Legends (1907)

By Anna Cunningham Cole

Book Overview

The Jamestown Princess: Pocahontas Legends is a book written by Anna Cunningham Cole in 1907. The book is a collection of legends and stories surrounding the life of Pocahontas, a Native American princess from the Powhatan tribe who famously saved the life of English colonist John Smith in 1607. The book includes various versions of the Pocahontas legend, some of which are based on historical facts while others are purely fictional. The author has included stories from both Native American and European perspectives, providing a unique insight into the cultural differences and conflicts that existed during the early years of the Jamestown colony.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Pocahontas' life. The first chapter provides an overview of the Powhatan tribe and their way of life. The subsequent chapters delve into Pocahontas' childhood, her interactions with the English colonists, her marriage to John Rolfe, and her eventual death.The Jamestown Princess: Pocahontas Legends is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Native American history and the early years of the Jamestown colony. The book provides a unique perspective on the life of Pocahontas and the cultural clashes that occurred during the colonization of America.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: 1120891981
• ISBN13: 9781120891983
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"