Captain Kendall: A Brief Summary Of Smith's Journeys

It was more of an “intriguing” way. On page 98 first paragraph it states, “Smith little dreaming of that accident, being got to the marshes at the river’s head twenty miles in the desert, had his two men [Robinson and Emry] slain (as is supposed) sleeping by the canoe, while himself by fowling sought them victual, who finding he was beset with 200 savages, two of them he slew, still defending himself with the aid of the savage his guide, whom he bound to his arms with his garters and used him as a buckler, yet he was shot in his thigh a little, and had many arrows that stuck in his clothes but no great hurt, till at least they took him prisoner.” In other words, he was attacked by 200 native americans and was able to kill two of them but eventually was wounded and captured. On the way to the native’s camp he feared each hour that he’d get

In the beginning the men if the boats had different theories what they will find in the new world mostly they wanted a new place where they can build a new life but john smith was looking for adventure and was experience with unfamiliar land that’s why he was on the ship he also was captain of the ship and the voyage leader and who’s only concerned was the riches of the new world was Governor Ratcliffe thinking he will get position at the British court.

The captain and his crew battled for hours to get out of the storm. At one point it seemed as if they would make it. Then they heard a sickening crunch; the ship had hit treacherous rocks and began to sink. As the ship plunged downwards, Captain VanderDecken

One of the writers who wrote about the hardships they had experienced was John Smith. Captain John Smith was a soldier and the governor of Jamestown. In Smith’s writings, he speaks mostly about the colonization coming to the new land. He and his men believed they were going to build a successful colony. But due to disease, famine, and the occasional attacks from the neighboring Powhatan Indians, and

The ship won the battle, but they still had one problem to deal with, the captain’s passing. In the bulkhead, they found the first mate’s sword, they also found his watch. The crew took him to court and he plead not

Smith was injured by the gunpowder accident he was transported to England for treatment. He had left the colonist with at least 3 months' worth of food and expected the Native Americans to continue trade with the colonist while he was gone. John Smith assumed he would be in good health upon his return, but sadly never came back and perished in England to his wounds. During the time it took him to travel back to England these unfortunate 500 colonist struggled with food shortages and lack of leadership. This was known as the "Starving Time" the winter of 1609-1610. During this time settlers ate whatever they could get their hands on this included, dogs, cats, rats, and mice. After Mr. Smith's ship reached England it is said there were only 60 colonists

Smith went back to England about 2 years later, and Pocahontas made regular visits to Jamestown bringing gifts

William Bradford differences between Captain John Smith is that the story “Of Plymouth Plantaton they detail the facts of governor of the Colony for 50

The first author I chose is Captain John Smith. Captain John Smith fits into course unit two: Explorers and early colonists. Captain John Smith was among the survivors in Jamestown while other settlers died from starvation, sickness, or the Indian’s arrows. He saw the problems of Jamestown and constant deaths, so he became the leader of Jamestown. One quote from the text supports this, “In Jamestown he soon emerged as the leader who could save the colony from ruin” (McMichael 41). John decided to use his skills, courage and intelligence, from being a mercenary soldier to become the leader of the Jamestown colony. Captain John Smith fits into unit two because he came to America to become part of the first permanent English colony in America.

With Captain Newport gone, John Smith took matters into his own hands, doing what he believed was best for the colony. In a desperate effort to save the settlers, Smith made a courageous attempt to trade with the local Native Americans for food. On December 10, 1607, Smith and a small group of men sailed up the James River only to be attacked by a Native American tribe when they entered the forest. In the short, bloody battle, two Native American warriors were killed as well as the colonial explorers. Smith was captured and taken as prisoner to chief Powhatan. “…a large stone was brought before Powhatan, and several men assembled with clubs in their hands… [Smith] being brought blindfolded to the spot to the spot, his head was laid on the stone, and the men prepared with their clubs to beat out his brains…when Pocahontas ran with mournful distraction to the stone, and getting the victim’s head into her arms, laid her own upon it to receive the blow.” Smith later writes about the lifesaving miracle that occurred, surely he thought he would meet his death. Chief Powhatan’s younger daughter (about twelve years of age) protected Smith and pleaded that his live be spared. The chief eventually gave in to his daughter’s pleas. A modern belief on the near execution of John Smith suggests that Smith may have misunderstood the events taking place in Powhatan’s longhouse. Historians suggest that Smith may have been subject to a tribal ritual meant to symbolize Smith’s death and

Captain John Smith and William Bradford both have similar stories, yet there are differences between both of them. Some similarities both of these stories have in common is that both of the men, Captain John and William Bradford are from England, they also went through starvation and received food from native americans. In the other hand the difference from both stories is that Captain John is in The History Of Virginia and William Bradford was from the Plymouth Plantation. Captain John Smith would sell tobacco in Jamestown, he was selfish, gave no food if there was no work and in the story they did not help each other. William Bradford believed in freedom, had faith to get through the

There must have been high hopes for colonists traveling to the new world. Despite the harsh conditions encountered in their arduous journey, the possibilities of wealth and social mobility alone could make suffering seem worth it. Granted, the first people to arrive in this uncharted territory had no way of knowing what they were really getting themselves into. While some factors, like living in a swampy area, probably could not have been predicted or dealt with given their resources, they certainly could have planned more. The lack of skilled workers proved to be a great disadvantage. Fortunately, Captain John Smith, who had real life experience, took the reigns. He was rather unforgiving, but this actually proved to be a good thing when battling equally unforgiving conditions. His insistence on making everyone work for their food was a huge reason they had any food at all, because they were more concerned with planting tobacco in the hopes of making money. Despite all of their work, food was still scarce, and the new settlers also faced disease and ongoing violence between the native people. The odds were not in their favor.

through a trip on the sea. Smith was headed to Jamestown. The people were selfish during the trip and also the President. “Our President would never have been admitted for engrossing to his private, oatmeal, oil, aqua vitae, beef, eggs, or what not, but the kettle equally to be distributed.” The sailors would try to steal food and would sell biscuits to other sailors. The reason for them going to Jamestown was for wealth and a better life. Smith was given leadership after by their current president named Martin. Captain John Smith bragged about himself “himself always bearing the greatest task for his own share so that in short time he provided most of the lodgings, neglecting any for

After Pocahontas marriage, Dale decided to bring her to England for their benefits. Pocahontas and her husband landed at Plymouth before June 3, 1616. They became parents to one year old son, Thomas. They returned with others natives visitors to learn more about them. Smith got information that Pocahontas. At that time Smith was returned to England for seven years. After his return he tried to go back to Jamestown, but he failed; moreover, he was captured by French people. He escaped when the weather hit bad. Smith, wrote a book while he was captured. His book was the details of Jamestown: the animals, the trees, and the natives. The book was a big success for him. When Smith heard that Pocahontas was in England, he wrote a letter for the queen

Captain John Smith, born 1580, died 1631, John Smith put his life towards being an English adventurer, soldier, explorer, and author. John Smith is famous for his role in the exploration of the New World, also John Smith was responsible for the settlement and survival of Jamestown, also well known as England's first permanent colony in America. While John Smith lived, he did a lot which caused him to be known as one of America’s first heroes; a lot of what John Smith has done was and is covered up by legends and fiction, but there is history of his life and important about him that we know is true.