there is this class I am taking and in the study guide lesson it says "some even question the truth of the Pocahontas story on the basis that he neglected to reveal that he was 28 while she was 12 or 13. What’s more, no one else besides Smith ever mentions the incident, and he later describes similar adventures with other admiring women in his writing. What is clear is that Smith was quite a swashbuckling figure of his day." Crazy or true???
2006-12-28 04:24:24 · 4 answers · asked by aleshea b 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
John Smith was quite the self-promoter. His story about Pocahontas saving his life didn't come out until after she had traveled to England and become popular at court. Nearly a decade after the event he described. When they met again in England the distraught Pocahontas (who had thought him dead) stated that he had been like a father to her. Not exactly what one would say about a lover. Basically your study guide is telling the truth.
2006-12-28 20:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by haykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pocahontas and John Smith were never romantically involved. She married John Rolfe. I can't believe they would teach this in school. At least they got her age and name correct.
It was true Smith was quite the adventurer. During his life he fought in several wars, was captive slave to muslims and an avid explorer.
2006-12-28 12:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by dem_dogs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suggest you be cynical and skeptical of John Smith's accounts regarding the adventures where Ladies are involved
2006-12-30 10:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The John Smith that I know is gay - so it is doubtful......
2006-12-28 21:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by john b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋