Anas Todkill
My Lady Pocahontas: A True Relation Of Virginia (1885) is a historical account of the life of Pocahontas, a Native American princess who played a significant role in the early colonization of Virginia by the English. The book was written by Anas Todkill, who was a member of the Virginia Company and a witness to many of the events described in the book.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the early English settlements in Virginia and the interactions between the English colonizers and the Native American tribes. It then goes on to focus on the life of Pocahontas, who was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, leader of the Powhatan Confederacy.The book describes Pocahontas’ childhood and her interactions with the English colonizers, including her famous meeting with Captain John Smith. It also describes her eventual marriage to John Rolfe, an English settler, and her journey to England, where she was received as a celebrity.Throughout the book, Todkill provides a firsthand account of the events he witnessed, including Pocahontas’ conversion to Christianity and her tragic death at a young age. He also provides insights into the cultural differences between the English and Native American societies and the challenges faced by the early colonizers in Virginia.Overall, My Lady Pocahontas: A True Relation Of Virginia is a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant figures in early American history. It provides a unique perspective on the early interactions between the English colonizers and the Native American tribes and sheds light on the complex cultural and political dynamics of the time.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.
