Pocahontas Or The Nonparell Of Virginia

Pocahontas Or The Nonparell Of Virginia

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: David Garnett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, London, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

David Garnett's Pocahontas Or The Nonparell Of Virginia chronicles the extraordinary life of the legendary Native American woman who played a pivotal role in the early colonial history of America. This compelling narrative uncovers the complex cultural clashes and personal sacrifices that defined her existence, from her interactions with the Jamestown settlers to her journey across the Atlantic. The work presents a nuanced portrait of a figure often romanticized, illustrating her agency and resilience amidst profound societal upheaval. Garnett details the political machinations and human drama that shaped the nascent relationship between indigenous peoples and European newcomers, offering a vivid historical account.

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Description

Author: David Garnett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, London, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

David Garnett's Pocahontas Or The Nonparell Of Virginia chronicles the extraordinary life of the legendary Native American woman who played a pivotal role in the early colonial history of America. This compelling narrative uncovers the complex cultural clashes and personal sacrifices that defined her existence, from her interactions with the Jamestown settlers to her journey across the Atlantic. The work presents a nuanced portrait of a figure often romanticized, illustrating her agency and resilience amidst profound societal upheaval. Garnett details the political machinations and human drama that shaped the nascent relationship between indigenous peoples and European newcomers, offering a vivid historical account.