Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia

A Poem In Three Cantos (1865)

von Oliver Prescott Hiller

108 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia: A Poem In Three Cantos"" is a book written by Oliver Prescott Hiller in 1865. The book tells the story of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who played a significant role in the early history of Virginia. The poem is divided into three cantos, each focusing on a different aspect of Pocahontas' life.The first canto tells the story of Pocahontas' childhood and her interactions with the English colonists who arrived in Virginia. The second canto focuses on Pocahontas' relationship with the Englishman John Smith, who she saved from execution. The third canto tells the story of Pocahontas' marriage to John Rolfe and her subsequent journey to England.Throughout the book, Hiller explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in early Virginia and the struggles faced by both the Native Americans and the English colonists.Overall, ""Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia: A Poem In Three Cantos"" is a fascinating and engaging book that provides a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in American history.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik Lyrik und Dichter
• ISBN: 9781120676504
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC