Travels And Works Of Captain John Smith V1: President Of Virginia, And Admiral Of New England 1580-1631

by Capt John Smith

Travels and Works of Captain John Smith President of Virginia, and Admiral of New England 1580-1631 is a book that chronicles the life and adventures of Captain John Smith, a renowned English explorer and colonizer who played a significant role in the early colonization of America. The book is written by Smith himself and is the first volume of a two-part series that covers his travels and works.In this book, readers will get an in-depth look into the life of Captain John Smith, from his early years as a soldier in Europe to his journey to America, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Jamestown colony in Virginia. The book also covers his explorations of the Chesapeake Bay and his encounters with Native American tribes, including his famous encounter with Pocahontas.Throughout the book, readers will get a sense of Smith's adventurous spirit and his determination to succeed in the face of adversity. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures that Smith encountered on his travels, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in early American history.Overall, Travels and Works of Captain John Smith President of Virginia, and Admiral of New England 1580-1631 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and adventures of one of America's most famous explorers and colonizers.In Two Volumes.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.

556 pages, Hardcover

First published July 25, 2006

Reviews

[Carl Hempel]

Fascinating, though somewhat difficult read(hence the 4 stars). If there is not yet a movie about John Smith's travels, there very well ought to be!

He tells of his travels from single combat in transylvania to being attacked by privateers, to his time in Virginia, to his time in Brazil, and along also mentions various other topics that he collected information on - pirates, and the coast and nature of Africa coming most to mind.

I enjoyed it greatly as an original document set down by a historical character.

[Devorah]

I suppose now I need to learn what historians think of this book. Lots of great adventures… and yet this thrill seeker is rescued by women again and again and again in an era when I’d expect most men to hide such facts. I certainly was entertained