A Description Of New England: Or The Observations And Discoveries Of Captain John Smith (1898) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120221513)

""A Description of New England: Or the Observations and Discoveries of Captain John Smith"" is a historical account of the early colonial period in America, written by the famous explorer and adventurer, Captain John Smith. Originally published in 1616, this edition was published in 1898 and includes an introduction by Charles Deane. The book details Smith's experiences in the New World, including his encounters with Native American tribes, his exploration of the Chesapeake Bay, and his efforts to establish a permanent English settlement in Virginia. Smith's vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of the Native Americans make this book a valuable historical document. The book also includes maps and illustrations that help to bring Smith's observations to life. This edition of ""A Description of New England"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of America and the role played by Captain John Smith in its exploration and settlement.""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.

Author: John Smith
ISBN-10: 112022151X
ISBN-13: 9781120221513
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d