The Romance Of Pocahontas (1912)

The Romance of Pocahontas is a historical novel written by Edson Kenny Odell and originally published in 1912. The book tells the story of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who famously saved the life of English explorer John Smith and later married Englishman John Rolfe. The novel is set in the early 17th century in Virginia, during the time when the English were establishing their colony in the New World. It follows the life of Pocahontas from her childhood as the daughter of Powhatan, the powerful chief of the Powhatan tribe, to her interactions with the English colonists and her eventual marriage to John Rolfe. Throughout the book, the author explores the cultural differences and conflicts between the Native Americans and the English, as well as the personal relationships and emotions of the characters involved. The novel also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power and control in a changing world.Overall, The Romance of Pocahontas is a compelling and romanticized retelling of the historical figure's life, offering a glimpse into the early days of the American colonies and the complex relationships between the different groups of people who inhabited the region.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.