Captain John Smith And His Critics

A Lecture Before The Society For Geographical And Historical Study Of Richmond College (1893)

von Charles Poindexter

76 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Captain John Smith and His Critics"" is a historical lecture delivered by Charles Poindexter before the Society for Geographical and Historical Study of Richmond College in 1893. The book examines the life and accomplishments of Captain John Smith, a prominent figure in early American history, and addresses the criticisms and controversies surrounding his legacy. Poindexter discusses Smith's role in the founding of Jamestown, his interactions with Native American tribes, and his contributions to the exploration and mapping of the Chesapeake Bay region. The lecture also explores the various interpretations of Smith's character and actions, including accusations of self-promotion and exaggeration. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of colonial America and the legacy of Captain John Smith.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 Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781436797306
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC