Captain John Smith

Captain John Smith is a biography written by Charles Dudley Warner. The book tells the story of the life of John Smith, an English soldier, explorer, and adventurer who played a significant role in the early colonization of America. The book covers Smith's early life in England, his military career, his travels to the New World, and his interactions with the Native Americans. The author provides a detailed account of Smith's adventures in America, including his exploration of the Chesapeake Bay and his encounters with the Powhatan tribe. The book also covers Smith's leadership role in the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America. Throughout the book, the author paints a vivid picture of Smith's character, emphasizing his bravery, resourcefulness, and determination. The book also explores Smith's relationships with other historical figures, such as Pocahontas and the English explorer, Henry Hudson. Overall, Captain John Smith is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of one of America's most important early settlers.The London to which Smith returned was the London of Shakespeare. We should be thankful for one glimpse of him in this interesting town. Did he frequent the theatre? Did he perhaps see Shakespeare himself at the Globe? Did he loaf in the coffee-houses, and spin the fine thread of his adventures to the idlers and gallants who resorted to them?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.