ISBN: 2940148154754

A fictional portrait of a remarkable woman chronicles Pocahontas' role as mediator between Native Americans and the white settlers, her romance with John Smith, her journey to England and… Mehr…

A fictional portrait of a remarkable woman chronicles Pocahontas' role as mediator between Native Americans and the white settlers, her romance with John Smith, her journey to England and marriage, and her role as a founder of a prominent colonial Virginia. This bestseller, published in 18 foreign languages, was written by a direct descendant of Pocahontas. The daughter of great Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas lived a traditional life, mindful of nature and the land, and viewed the arrival of the English as an opportunity to learn. Through her indomitable spirit, she bridged the gap between her world and the colonists. Pocahontas was captured by the English during Anglo-Indian hostilities in 1613, and held for ransom; however, during her captivity, she converted to Christianity and changed her name to Rebecca. In April 1614, she married tobacco planter John Rolfe, and in January 1615, bore him a son, Thomas Rolfe. Pocahontas's marriage to Rolfe is the first recorded interracial marriage in American history. In 1616, Pocahontas and her husband traveled to London where she was presented to English society as an example of the civilized savage in hopes of stimulating investment in the Jamestown settlement. She became something of a celebrity and attended a ball at Whitehall Palace. In 1617, the Rolfes set sail for Virginia, but Pocahontas died at Gravesend on the River Thames at age 22 of unknown causes. Her descendants through her son Thomas include the author of this novel, members of the First Families of Virginia and Nancy Reagan. From School Library Journal A superbly written historical novel, Pocahontas transports readers to the forests of precolonial Virginia as well as the bustling streets of London. This action-packed adventure, written by a direct descendant of Pocahontas, keeps readers eagerly turning the pages. Offering abundant information about the Powhatan Indian culture and lifestyle, Donnell shows how these first Americans helped the British survive difficult conditions, and her retelling of the story of Pocahantas's life emphasizes the Native American point of view. Young adults should find this an exciting, easy-to-read tale about a unique person at an important time in American history. Since it is impossible to verify some facts (the intimacy of John Smith and Pocahontas, for example), one wonders if some details are actually stories handed down in the author's family. Digital Content>E-books>Fiction>Historical Fiction>Historical Fiction, Renaissance Literary & Talent Digital >16<

ISBN: 2940148154754

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