The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith (eBook, ePUB) - Boyd Smith, E.
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Long, long ago, when the Indians owned the land, there lived in Virginia, near the river afterwards called the James, a little girl, the Princess Pocahontas, daughter of the great chief Powhatan.Pocahontas was her father's favorite child, and the pet of the whole tribe; even the fierce warriors loved her sunny ways.She was a child of nature, and the birds trusted her and came at her call. She knew their songs, and where they built their nests. So she roamed the woods, and learned the ways of all the wild things, and grew to be a care-free maiden.

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Long, long ago, when the Indians owned the land, there lived in Virginia, near the river afterwards called the James, a little girl, the Princess Pocahontas, daughter of the great chief Powhatan.Pocahontas was her father's favorite child, and the pet of the whole tribe; even the fierce warriors loved her sunny ways.She was a child of nature, and the birds trusted her and came at her call. She knew their songs, and where they built their nests. So she roamed the woods, and learned the ways of all the wild things, and grew to be a care-free maiden.
Autorenporträt
E. Boyd Smith, full name Elmer Boyd Smith (1860–1943), was a notable illustrator and author best known for his children's books that offered both education and entertainment in the early 20th century. Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Smith began his formal art education in Paris before moving to the United States, where he made a significant mark in the realm of children's literature. His body of work not only includes the well-received 'The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith', but also titles such as 'The Story of Noah's Ark', 'The Circus Procession', and 'The Seashore Book'. Smith's literary style was characterized by its engaging narrative voice and his ability to adapt historical events and figures for young audiences, encapsulating authenticity of the times while making them accessible to children. His illustrations, often rich and detailed, further brought these stories to life and have been celebrated for their artistic quality. Smith's contributions to children's literature have not only informed generations of young readers but also continue to be appreciated for their historical and artistic merit in literature and illustration.