Powhatan: A Metrical Romance In Seven Cantos (1841)

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 Powhatan, a Native American chief who lived in the 17th century. The poem is divided into seven cantos, each of which tells a different part of Powhatan's story.The first canto introduces Powhatan and describes his life as a young warrior. The second canto tells the story of Pocahontas and her relationship with the English colonists. The third canto describes Powhatan's reaction to the arrival of the English and his efforts to protect his people. The fourth canto tells the story of the first Thanksgiving between the English and the Native Americans.The fifth canto describes the conflict between Powhatan and the English, including the capture and imprisonment of Pocahontas. The sixth canto tells the story of Pocahontas's marriage to John Rolfe and her eventual death. The final canto describes Powhatan's death and the end of the Powhatan Confederacy.Overall, Powhatan: A Metrical Romance In Seven Cantos is a historical narrative poem that tells the story of Powhatan and his people from their perspective. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives and culture of the Native Americans who lived in Virginia during the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.