Pocahontas: The Life and the Legend

by Frances Mossiker Narrated by Flo Gibson

Overview

Pocahontas: a story about a sweet little Indian girl who dramatically saved an Englishman's life? Hardly. This book covers the remarkable life of America's First Lady and depicts the fascinating times of the early 17th century, when a new age was awakening and the brave were seizing it.

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Booknews

Beginning with the Spanish conquistadors and ending with Pontiac's War in 1763, some 700 essays present a balanced, comprehensive treatment of the era, making available detailed treatment and hard-to-find facts. In addition to entries for wars, battles, and treaties, biographical sketches, and forts and geopolitically significant locales, analytical essays explore the diplomatic and military history of some 50 Native American groups, as well as Dutch, English, French, Spanish, and Swiss colonies. Each entry contains references and cross-references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170908417
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	10/14/2011
Edition description:	Unabridged

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