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JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English soldier and colonist in America
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JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English soldier and colonist in America
JOHN SMITH (1580-1631).
English soldier and colonist in America. Captain John Smith taken captive by the Powhatan Native Americans and bound to a tree to be shot while his captors triumphantly dance around him, December 1607. Illustration by E. Boyd Smith from The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith, 1906
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1607 American Indian Archer Army Arrow Boyd Captain Capture Colonial Colonist Dance December Forest Jamestown New World Powhatan Prisoner Settler Smith Tomahawk Tribe Warpaint Werowocomoco Southeast
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Bound by Fate - The Captivity of Captain John Smith
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. This print takes us back to a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the dramatic capture of English soldier and colonist, Captain John Smith. In December 1607, deep within the American wilderness, Smith found himself at the mercy of Powhatan Native Americans. Bound to a tree and surrounded by his triumphant captors, this illustration by E. Boyd Smith from "The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith" (1906) vividly depicts the intensity of that fateful encounter. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we witness both sides locked in an intense struggle for power and survival. The forest serves as an eerie backdrop to this clash between two worlds - one representing colonial ambitions and the other embodying ancient traditions. Smith's captors stand tall with bows drawn taut, arrows poised to strike their intended target. Their warpaint symbolizes their fierce determination while Tomahawks glint menacingly in their hands. Yet amidst this tense atmosphere, there is also a sense of curiosity emanating from young faces peering through the crowd – perhaps pondering what fate awaits this foreign intruder. This image transports us back to Jamestown during its early days as settlers sought to establish themselves in the New World. It reminds us that history is not merely composed of grand narratives but also shaped by individual experiences like that endured by Captain John Smith – a man whose life became entwined with
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