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Pocahontas (Matoaka, and later known as Rebecca Rolfe, c. 1595–1617) was a Virginia Indian notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Pocahontas was the daughter of Powhatan, the paramount chief of a network of tributary tribal nations in the Tidewater region of Virginia. In a well-known historical anecdote, she is said to have saved the life of an Indian captive, Englishman John Smith, in 1607 by placing her head upon his own when her father raised his war club to execute him. The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith, first published in…mehr

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Pocahontas (Matoaka, and later known as Rebecca Rolfe, c. 1595–1617) was a Virginia Indian notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Pocahontas was the daughter of Powhatan, the paramount chief of a network of tributary tribal nations in the Tidewater region of Virginia. In a well-known historical anecdote, she is said to have saved the life of an Indian captive, Englishman John Smith, in 1607 by placing her head upon his own when her father raised his war club to execute him. The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith, first published in 1906.

Elmer Boyd Smith (1860-1943) was an American author. He was born in St. John, New Brunswick, raised in Boston and educated in France. He worked for the Riverside Press in Boston then he travelled to Paris where he studied drawings and paintings. In 1896 he wrote and illustrated his first work entitled My Village. In 1898 he returned to Boston where he illustrated books for Houghton Mifflin.
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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.