 John Smith is well known in Virginia where he helped found Jamestown Colony in 1607, but what about here in New England? Our goal at SeacoastNH.com is to raise awareness for John Smith's contribution to the founding of New England as well. To flesh out the story of this complex character, we've explored the World Wide Web to provide you with the whole story. There are at least 50 links here to articles on Smith, Jamestown, Pocahontas, his writings and his impact on New England. Was he just a braggart and a promoter, or a critical figure in New England history? Enjoy the cruise. --- JDR
Pictures of John Smith statue in Virginia and Pocahontas courtesy of the Jamestown Rediscovery web site.
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JOHN SMITH'S NEW ENGLAND
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John Smith's Homepage
We've created a place on the web to discuss Smith and his contribution to the colonization of New England.
THIS IS GREAT! DON'T MISS IT
Download Smith's New England Map
This is a free service of The Gold Bug from California which offers early maps on CD-rom.
Why John Smith Never Came Back
He wanted to return to found a colony in New England, but no matter how hard he tried, Smith could not get here.
Mapping New England
The cartographic creation of New England showing its evolution through key maps including Smith's
The Smith Monument on Star Island
Up close and gross, the deteriorating monument's history
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JOHN SMITH & JAMESTOWN
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Jamestown Rediscovery
Amazing details on the recent archeological discovery of Fort James and info on touring and history of the settlement
The Herschel H. Helm Jamestowne Collection
National Park Service Jamestown
Wonderfully diverse resource with history of Smith, Pocahontas, and others, a comparison with Plymouth Colony, Native American info, background, politics, African American info, bibliographies, timelines
Statue of John Smith
Virginia statue at Jamestown by William Couper was erected in1909.
Smith Bust by Robert S. S. Baden-Powell
Bronze bust, ca. 1905. Height 23 inches located in Richmond, VA
Sunset on Smith Monument in VA
Compare this impressive bronze tribute to Smith with the one here in Seacoast, New Hampshire
Flowerdew Hundred Museum
Examine artifacts from the earliest days of colonial Virginia
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ONLINE WRITINGS OF JOHN SMITH
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Selected Writings and Bibliography
From: The Settlement of Virginia (1607)
From: The Proceedings of the English Colony in Virginia (1612)
From: A Description of New England (1616)
From: The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England & the Summer Isles (1624)
Description of Naval from: A Sea Grammar (1627)
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POCAHONTAS, SELECTED LINKS
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 Dick Cheatham as John Rolfe
Bringing to life the true story of Pocahontas
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith?
A college term paper
A Short Biography
From Spectrum online learning magazine. Good starting point for kids and an interesting modern illustration.
Gloucester County, VA, Home of Pocahontas
Some history, plus info on the memorial statue there and the Pocahontas Quarterly publication.
The Jamestown Story
Pocahontas page from Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Her Life & Legend
Brief summary from the National Park Service
Powhatan.org
Native American web page from New Jersey of the Powhatan Renape Nation. Powhatan was the father of Pocahontas. Also a reaction to the Disney movie
Four Faces of Pocahontas
Interesting opening graphic and concise short description
Pocahontas: Icon at The Crossroads Of Race And Sex
An online study from The American Studies Group at The University of Virginia
Virginia's Indian Tribes: The Powhatan Confederacy
A nice clear general map of early tribal distribution and good detail, all part of Virginia's Indians: Past and Present.
Pocahontas: Fact of Fiction?
A discussion of Colonial America from a California ed site
The Disney Merchandising Page
For all your Pocahontas action figure needs
JOHN SMITH HOMEPAGE
Pocahontas Genealogy
"POCAHONTAS, Truth and Myth" from the Native American AOL site
Native American Reactions to the Movie "Pocahontas"
Appears to be from 1996 when the movie was released and not updated.
The Real Pocahontas
Neatly designed comparison of Disney characters to simple history overview and online store
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Web site of the Pocahontas County Tourism Commission
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