The Memory Of Pocahontas: Vindicated Against The Erroneous Judgment Of Waddy Thompson (1847)

By James Chamberlayne Pickett

Book Overview

The Memory of Pocahontas: Vindicated Against the Erroneous Judgment of Waddy Thompson (1847) is a book written by A Kentuckian that seeks to set the record straight about the historical figure of Pocahontas. The book argues that Pocahontas has been unfairly maligned by historians and writers, particularly by Waddy Thompson in his 1847 book, Recollections of Mexico. According to A Kentuckian, Thompson's portrayal of Pocahontas as a ""savage"" and a ""barbarian"" is inaccurate and disrespectful. Instead, the author argues that Pocahontas was a brave and intelligent woman who played a crucial role in the early history of America. The book draws on historical sources and personal accounts to paint a more nuanced and sympathetic picture of Pocahontas, and to challenge the stereotypes and prejudices that have been perpetuated about Native Americans. Overall, The Memory of Pocahontas is a passionate defense of an important historical figure, and a call to reexamine our assumptions about the past.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: 1165579995
• ISBN13: 9781165579990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8