Publisher's Synopsis
My Lady Pokahontas: A True Relation of Virginia is a historical account written by Anas Todkill that details the early interactions between the English settlers in Virginia and the Native American tribes that inhabited the area. The book focuses on the story of Pocahontas, the daughter of the Powhatan chief, who is famously known for her role in helping the English settlers. The author provides a first-hand account of the events that took place, including the arrival of the English ships, the initial meetings between the two groups, and the eventual capture and release of Pocahontas. Todkill's writing offers insight into the cultural differences and misunderstandings that occurred between the English and Native American groups, as well as the political and social dynamics at play during this time period. Overall, My Lady Pokahontas provides a fascinating look at the early history of Virginia and the interactions between the English settlers and the Native American tribes.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.