Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia

Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia: A Poem In Three Cantos is a historical poem written by Oliver Prescott Hiller in 1865. It tells the story of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who played a significant role in the early colonization of Virginia by the English. The poem is divided into three cantos, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Pocahontas' life and the events that took place around her. The first canto describes Pocahontas' childhood and her interactions with the English colonists, including her friendship with John Smith. The second canto focuses on the conflict between the English and the Native Americans, as well as Pocahontas' eventual marriage to John Rolfe. The third and final canto deals with Pocahontas' journey to England, where she was presented as a curiosity to the English court and ultimately died of illness.Throughout the poem, Hiller explores themes of cultural clash, colonialism, and the complexity of Pocahontas' identity as both a Native American and a mediator between her people and the English. The language is lyrical and evocative, drawing on the traditions of epic poetry to create a vivid and engaging narrative. Overall, Pocahontas Or The Founding Of Virginia: A Poem In Three Cantos is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment 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.