Publisher's Synopsis
Powhatan: A Metrical Romance In Seven Cantos is a book written by Seba Smith and published in 1841. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of the Powhatan tribe, who lived in what is now Virginia in the 17th century. The poem is divided into seven cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story.The book begins with the arrival of the English colonists in Virginia and the initial interactions between the Powhatan tribe and the colonists. The story then follows the life of Powhatan, the chief of the tribe, and his daughter Pocahontas. The poem describes the relationship between Pocahontas and the English colonist John Smith, as well as the conflict between the Powhatan tribe and the colonists.Throughout the book, Seba Smith uses poetic language to describe the landscape of Virginia and the culture of the Powhatan tribe. The book also includes illustrations by John Gadsby Chapman, which depict scenes from the story.Overall, Powhatan: A Metrical Romance In Seven Cantos is a historical fiction book that tells the story of the Powhatan tribe and their interactions with the English colonists in Virginia. The book is written in verse and includes illustrations, making it a unique and engaging read.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.
