Articles related to "Captain John Smith"
Captain John Smith
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.
captain john smith • settling jamestown • being enslaved in russia • fighting pirates • lincolnshire in england
Captain John Smith Historic Trail
Retrace Capt John Smith's voyages of Chesapeake Bay. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown by paddling the new Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
chesapeake bay • captain john smith national historic trail • captain john smith • nht • jamestown
Retrace Capt John Smith's voyages of Chesapeake Bay. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown by paddling the new Captain John Smith National Historic Trail
chesapeake bay • captain john smith national historic trail • captain john smith • nht • jamestown
Squanto: Friend of The Pilgrims
A look into the life and legend of the native American who joined the grateful Pilgrims in their first thanksgiving feast celebrated n the New World.
tisquantum • squanto • thanksgiving • pilgrims • william bradford
A look into the life and legend of the native American who joined the grateful Pilgrims in their first thanksgiving feast celebrated n the New World.
tisquantum • squanto • thanksgiving • pilgrims • william bradford
Pocahontas
Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker.
pocahontas • daughter of powhatan possibly saves john smith • pocahontas a nickname meaning playful one • pocahontas as daughter of chief powhatan • legends about pocahontas
Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker.
pocahontas • daughter of powhatan possibly saves john smith • pocahontas a nickname meaning playful one • pocahontas as daughter of chief powhatan • legends about pocahontas
How to Save the Chesapeake Bay
'Save the Bay" is the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's marketing tag line. What has happened to the Bay's keystone species and can oysters be restored?
chesapeake bay oyster • captain john smith • oyster stuffing • tommy leggett • oyster aquaculture
'Save the Bay" is the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's marketing tag line. What has happened to the Bay's keystone species and can oysters be restored?
chesapeake bay oyster • captain john smith • oyster stuffing • tommy leggett • oyster aquaculture
Indians of Pennsylvania
Captain John Smith described the tribe as giants and gave them the Algonquin name Susquehannocks, which means "people who live by the muddy water".
pennsylvania indians • susquehannocks hunters & warriors • algonquin name susquehannocks • captain john smith chesapeake bay • havre de grace maryland
Captain John Smith described the tribe as giants and gave them the Algonquin name Susquehannocks, which means "people who live by the muddy water".
pennsylvania indians • susquehannocks hunters & warriors • algonquin name susquehannocks • captain john smith chesapeake bay • havre de grace maryland
John Smith National Historic Trail
A unique system of scientific ocean research buoys are being used to provide interpretive information for boaters on the John Smith National Historic Trail.
smart buoy • chesapeake bay • captain john smith national historic trail • chesapeake bay interpretive buoy system • jamestown
A unique system of scientific ocean research buoys are being used to provide interpretive information for boaters on the John Smith National Historic Trail.
smart buoy • chesapeake bay • captain john smith national historic trail • chesapeake bay interpretive buoy system • jamestown
John Smith of Jamestown; Man or Myth?
John Smith was a self promoter as evidenced by his thinly veiled autobiography: A General History of Virginia. In it, he champions himself as the savior of Jamestown.
a general history of virginia • pocahantas • captain john smith • algonquian indians • powhatan tribe
John Smith was a self promoter as evidenced by his thinly veiled autobiography: A General History of Virginia. In it, he champions himself as the savior of Jamestown.
a general history of virginia • pocahantas • captain john smith • algonquian indians • powhatan tribe
Pocahontas Saves John Smith
Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat
pocahontas • john smith • powhatan • truth or legend • papoose
Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat
pocahontas • john smith • powhatan • truth or legend • papoose
Smith Hunts Whales and Explores
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
John Smith is captured by Indians. A warrior is ready to kill but the chief's young daughter, Pocahontas, supposedly saves him. Smith hunts whales and scouts the eastern
john smith • pocahontas • jamestown • america • whales
Extinct Places
A ramp through extinct literature, maps, poetry - and feminist thought - all with Massachusetts natural history in the background. But believe it or not, it's true!
natural history;english history;english explorers;
A ramp through extinct literature, maps, poetry - and feminist thought - all with Massachusetts natural history in the background. But believe it or not, it's true!
natural history;english history;english explorers;
FRUITS OF FALL-THE PERSIMMON
The warm days and cool nights of fall work wonders. They make apples sweet, and turn astringent persimmons into tasty treats.
persimmons • native persimmon • native american persimmon • japanese persimmon • kaki persimmon
The warm days and cool nights of fall work wonders. They make apples sweet, and turn astringent persimmons into tasty treats.
persimmons • native persimmon • native american persimmon • japanese persimmon • kaki persimmon
Human Cannibalism
Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.
human cannibalism • eating people • the last taboo • hannibal lector • jeffrey dahmer
Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.
human cannibalism • eating people • the last taboo • hannibal lector • jeffrey dahmer
Jamestown Settlers Expand Diet
Wild herbs, fish, and oysters added to the Jamestown meals.
jamestown • virginia • food • herbs • fishing
Wild herbs, fish, and oysters added to the Jamestown meals.
jamestown • virginia • food • herbs • fishing
Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia: Founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony established in America. It experienced starvation, rebellion, and Indian attacks.
jamestown in virginia • first permanent english colony in america • english king grants charter in new world • james river • king james i of england
Jamestown, Virginia: Founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony established in America. It experienced starvation, rebellion, and Indian attacks.
jamestown in virginia • first permanent english colony in america • english king grants charter in new world • james river • king james i of england
Native American Names
Europeans at Jamestown misunderstand meaning of Native American languages. Pocahontas only a nickname. Caddos name Texas.
native american names • first europeans misunderstanding of native america • caddos of texas • europeans settlers around jamestown in virginia • texas
Europeans at Jamestown misunderstand meaning of Native American languages. Pocahontas only a nickname. Caddos name Texas.
native american names • first europeans misunderstanding of native america • caddos of texas • europeans settlers around jamestown in virginia • texas
Squanto in London
Squanto, after nearly being sold into slavery in Spain, makes his way back to England. In his attempt to get home he makes it to Newfoundland but is returned to England.
squanto • slavery • spain • england • newfoundland
Squanto, after nearly being sold into slavery in Spain, makes his way back to England. In his attempt to get home he makes it to Newfoundland but is returned to England.
squanto • slavery • spain • england • newfoundland
Story of 144 Passengers to Virginia in 1607
The Virginia Company dispatched 144 men and boys on three ships which left England in December of 1606 and arrived in Virginia in May of 1607.
first jamestown settlers • 1607 passengers to virginia • susan constant 1607 passengers • godspeed passengers • discovery 1607 passengers
The Virginia Company dispatched 144 men and boys on three ships which left England in December of 1606 and arrived in Virginia in May of 1607.
first jamestown settlers • 1607 passengers to virginia • susan constant 1607 passengers • godspeed passengers • discovery 1607 passengers
John Smith Sails for America
John Smith, in Jamestown, is nearly hung until it is discovered that he is one of the counselors that had been appointed by the Virginia Company back in England to govern
john smith • jamestown • virginia • england • america
John Smith, in Jamestown, is nearly hung until it is discovered that he is one of the counselors that had been appointed by the Virginia Company back in England to govern
john smith • jamestown • virginia • england • america
Smith Convinces Settlers to Work
Some of the Jamestown "gentlemen" refuse to work. John Smith tells them that if they don't work they will not eat. The London Company makes harsh demands. Smith is nearly
john smith • jamestown • virginia • america • powhatan
Some of the Jamestown "gentlemen" refuse to work. John Smith tells them that if they don't work they will not eat. The London Company makes harsh demands. Smith is nearly
john smith • jamestown • virginia • america • powhatan
Eating Pork in Early America
Pork was an important source of food in Jamestown. Here are recipes for Scrapple and Head Cheese.
virginia • food • head cheese • scrapple • recipes
Pork was an important source of food in Jamestown. Here are recipes for Scrapple and Head Cheese.
virginia • food • head cheese • scrapple • recipes
Prince William Sound Marine Trail
Residents of Prince William Sound are exploring the founding of a 300-mile all water trail linking together the communities of Prince William Sound, Alaska.
prince william sound marine trail • prince william sound • pws • marine trail • water trail
Residents of Prince William Sound are exploring the founding of a 300-mile all water trail linking together the communities of Prince William Sound, Alaska.
prince william sound marine trail • prince william sound • pws • marine trail • water trail
Singing Wires Defeat Pony Express
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
With the coming of the American Civil War a telegraph line is strung across the nation, connecting the east to the west. On October 24, 1861, the Pony Express is through.
pony express • american civil war • telegraph • oregon trail • the west
Slave Revolt
Gabriel's Plot to free slaves is halted by bad weather. Someone informs on them, causing leaders to be hung or sold.
gabriel’s plot • slavery in virginia • slavery in the south • african american • blacks
Gabriel's Plot to free slaves is halted by bad weather. Someone informs on them, causing leaders to be hung or sold.
gabriel’s plot • slavery in virginia • slavery in the south • african american • blacks
Squanto’s Capture
Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.
squanto • tisquantum • wampanoag • patuxet • plymouth bay
Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.
squanto • tisquantum • wampanoag • patuxet • plymouth bay
The Death of Pocahontas
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.
pocahontas • london • england • shakespeare • king james i and queen anne
The New World by Director Terrence Malick
Is Malick's film a fresh look at ancient history, or a flat film of home movie quality?
the new world • collin farrell • q'orianka kilcher • director malick • north american continent
Is Malick's film a fresh look at ancient history, or a flat film of home movie quality?
the new world • collin farrell • q'orianka kilcher • director malick • north american continent
Boating and Sailing Section Index
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
America's First Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.
first thanksgiving • history of thanksgiving • pilgrims • what happened at the first thanksgiving • wampanoag indians
The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.
first thanksgiving • history of thanksgiving • pilgrims • what happened at the first thanksgiving • wampanoag indians
Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Ghosts of Fort Monroe
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
Opossum - Oldest Mammal In Texas
Everything you ever wanted to know about the opossum~a remarkable animal that has shown itself to be tougher than giant dinosaurs or fierce sabre-toothed tigers.
opossum • virginia opossum • facts about opossum • opossum in texas • texas wildlife
Everything you ever wanted to know about the opossum~a remarkable animal that has shown itself to be tougher than giant dinosaurs or fierce sabre-toothed tigers.
opossum • virginia opossum • facts about opossum • opossum in texas • texas wildlife
Persimmons:Nothing to Pucker About
Persimmons: Nothing to Pucker About
persimmon trees include japanese types like fuyu a
Persimmons: Nothing to Pucker About
persimmon trees include japanese types like fuyu a
Pocahontas Died Young But Has Many Progeny
Yes, Pocahontas was a real person. She wed John Rolfe and died at age 22 on board ship after finishing a tour of England. We know 135 surnames of her descendants.
pocahontas • pocahontas descendants • pocahontas story • real name of pocahontas • capt john smith rescued
Yes, Pocahontas was a real person. She wed John Rolfe and died at age 22 on board ship after finishing a tour of England. We know 135 surnames of her descendants.
pocahontas • pocahontas descendants • pocahontas story • real name of pocahontas • capt john smith rescued
ROMANCE BLOSSOMS IN DISNEY'S POCAHONTAS
A video review which discusses the history and romance of the legend of an Indian Princess as portrayed in Disney's Pocahontas.
john smith • pocahontas • mel gibson • fable • fiction
A video review which discusses the history and romance of the legend of an Indian Princess as portrayed in Disney's Pocahontas.
john smith • pocahontas • mel gibson • fable • fiction
Touring the Isles of Shoals
No book, lecture, or walking trail approaches the historic depths and drama one sees on a two-hour M/V Thomas Laighton cruise from Portsmouth, NH to the Isles of Shoals.
isles of shoals tours • m/v thomas laighton • isles of shoals steamship company • isles of shoals cruises • transportation to the isles of shoals
No book, lecture, or walking trail approaches the historic depths and drama one sees on a two-hour M/V Thomas Laighton cruise from Portsmouth, NH to the Isles of Shoals.
isles of shoals tours • m/v thomas laighton • isles of shoals steamship company • isles of shoals cruises • transportation to the isles of shoals
Virginia's Eastern Wine Region
Virginia's 80 wineries produce 576,000 gallons of wine annually and offer over 300 related events a year. Their are eight wineries on the Eastern Virginia Wine Trail.
virginia wine trail • eastern virginia wine • lake anna virginia • eastern virginia wineries • eastern virginia travel
Virginia's 80 wineries produce 576,000 gallons of wine annually and offer over 300 related events a year. Their are eight wineries on the Eastern Virginia Wine Trail.
virginia wine trail • eastern virginia wine • lake anna virginia • eastern virginia wineries • eastern virginia travel
Wild Striped Bass
Striped bass were once so plentiful they were used to fertilize fields...overfishing and habitat degradation in the Bay have decimated the striped bass population.
wild striped bass • monterey bay aquarium • seafood watch • sustainable seafood • sustainable
Striped bass were once so plentiful they were used to fertilize fields...overfishing and habitat degradation in the Bay have decimated the striped bass population.
wild striped bass • monterey bay aquarium • seafood watch • sustainable seafood • sustainable
A Brief History of Espresso
The history of espresso begins with the story of coffee. According to the Kaldi legend, coffee was first discovered by an Abyssinian goat-herd lounging in the hot sun.
history of espresso • history of coffee • dates in coffee history • coffee timeline • invention of espresso machines
The history of espresso begins with the story of coffee. According to the Kaldi legend, coffee was first discovered by an Abyssinian goat-herd lounging in the hot sun.
history of espresso • history of coffee • dates in coffee history • coffee timeline • invention of espresso machines
Children's Heroes of the 1950s and Early 1960s
A series of stories written for children provides a glimpse into the educational goals of the 1950s and early 1960s as they relate to social and cultural norms.
children's heroes in the 1950s • cold war american education • gender inequality in 1950s educational materials • impact of children's stories in the 1950s • childcraft books of the 1950s and 1960s
A series of stories written for children provides a glimpse into the educational goals of the 1950s and early 1960s as they relate to social and cultural norms.
children's heroes in the 1950s • cold war american education • gender inequality in 1950s educational materials • impact of children's stories in the 1950s • childcraft books of the 1950s and 1960s
Disney Princesses and Feminism
Disney animated films, universally beloved by people of all ages, can be seen as a reflection of Western ideals on femininity throughout history.
disney princesses • feminism • beauty ideals • pocahontas • mulan
Disney animated films, universally beloved by people of all ages, can be seen as a reflection of Western ideals on femininity throughout history.
disney princesses • feminism • beauty ideals • pocahontas • mulan
Freelance Writing: Nature Articles
Tips for writing nature or wildlife articles for magazine submission, plus freelance online writer resources.
freelance writing • earn money writing • proofreading • write about animals • wild animals
Tips for writing nature or wildlife articles for magazine submission, plus freelance online writer resources.
freelance writing • earn money writing • proofreading • write about animals • wild animals
Native American Massacres
A short list of Native American Massacres and their descriptions.
sand creek • conestoga • gnadenhutten • camp grant • wounded knee
A short list of Native American Massacres and their descriptions.
sand creek • conestoga • gnadenhutten • camp grant • wounded knee
POCAHONTAS : PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ROMANCE
POCAHONTAS : PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ROMANCE explores the basis for the folktale of the romance between the Indian Princess and John Smith and celebrates the life of the Native American Princess in honor of Native American History Month.
pocahontas • john smith • jamestown • colonists • thomas rolfe
POCAHONTAS : PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ROMANCE explores the basis for the folktale of the romance between the Indian Princess and John Smith and celebrates the life of the Native American Princess in honor of Native American History Month.
pocahontas • john smith • jamestown • colonists • thomas rolfe
Starving Winter of 1609/1610
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
Starving Winter of 1609/1610 in Jamestown, Virginia: Women and others ate dogs, horses, rats, mice, and snakes to survive. One man ate his wife. First wedding and births
starving winter of 1609/1610 • women of jamestown • virginia • mrs. forrest • anne burras
The Ancestry of Pocahontas
Many people in the US are descendants of Pocahontas, the famous Indian princess. Here's how to determine whether you are one of them.
genealogy • pocahontas • genealogy resources • trace ancestry • pochahontas' descendants
Many people in the US are descendants of Pocahontas, the famous Indian princess. Here's how to determine whether you are one of them.
genealogy • pocahontas • genealogy resources • trace ancestry • pochahontas' descendants
A Rash of Trouble
Native noxious plants can be tamed, but handle them with care!
noxious plants • poison ivy • poison oak • poison sumac
Native noxious plants can be tamed, but handle them with care!
noxious plants • poison ivy • poison oak • poison sumac
Petrifying Poison Ivy
The history, folklore, and uses of poison ivy.
poison ivy • rhus radicans • rhus toxicodendron • poison oak • rhus diversiloba
The history, folklore, and uses of poison ivy.
poison ivy • rhus radicans • rhus toxicodendron • poison oak • rhus diversiloba
Roanoke: The Lost Colony - Part 2
Part two on the first attempt at English Colonization in Amercia.
white • dare • virginia • roanoke • colony
Part two on the first attempt at English Colonization in Amercia.
white • dare • virginia • roanoke • colony
The Fishing Master of Appledore
Ghost, pirate, constable, taverner and general factotum,his tales are colorful, but are they fact--or fancy?
phillip babb • new hampshire • maine • immigrants
Ghost, pirate, constable, taverner and general factotum,his tales are colorful, but are they fact--or fancy?
phillip babb • new hampshire • maine • immigrants
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