About the book
Captain John Smith was one of the most insightful and colorful writers to visit America in the colonial period. While his first venture was in Virginia, some of his most important work concerned New England and the colonial enterprise as a whole.
The publication in 1986 of Philip Barbour’s three–volume edition of Smith’s works made available the complete Smith opus. In Karen Ordahl Kupperman’s new edition her intelligent and imaginative selection and thematic arrangement of Smith’s most important writings will make Smith accessible to scholars, students, and general readers alike. Kupperman’s introductory material and notes clarify Smith’s meaning and the context in which he wrote, while the selections are large enough to allow Captain Smith to speak for himself. As a reasonably priced distillation of the best of John Smith, Kupperman’s edition will allow a wide audience to discover what a remarkable thinker and writer he was.
Editions of Captain John Smith
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807817780
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807842089
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890882042
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807839317
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469601236
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890882035
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Captain John Smith was one of the most insightful and colorful writers to visit America in the colonial period. While his first venture was in Virginia, some of his most important work concerned New England and the colonial enterprise as a whole.
The publication in 1986 of Philip Barbour’s three–volume edition of Smith’s works made available the complete Smith opus. In Karen Ordahl Kupperman’s new edition her intelligent and imaginative selection and thematic arrangement of Smith’s most important writings will make Smith accessible to scholars, students, and general readers alike. Kupperman’s introductory material and notes clarify Smith’s meaning and the context in which he wrote, while the selections are large enough to allow Captain Smith to speak for himself. As a reasonably priced distillation of the best of John Smith, Kupperman’s edition will allow a wide audience to discover what a remarkable thinker and writer he was.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain John Smith about?
Captain John Smith was one of the most insightful and colorful writers to visit America in the colonial period. While his first venture was in Virginia, some of his most important work concerned New England and the colonial enterprise as a whole.
The publication in 1986 of Philip Barbour’s three–volume edition of Smith’s works made available the complete Smith opus. In Karen Ordahl Kupperman’s new edition her intelligent and imaginative selection and thematic arrangement of Smith’s most important writings will make Smith accessible to scholars, students, and general readers alike. Kupperman’s introductory material and notes clarify Smith’s meaning and the context in which he wrote, while the selections are large enough to allow Captain Smith to speak for himself. As a reasonably priced distillation of the best of John Smith, Kupperman’s edition will allow a wide audience to discover what a remarkable thinker and writer he was.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Captain John Smith?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Captain John Smith?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807817780
How long is Captain John Smith and how many pages does it have?
Captain John Smith has 304 page(s)
Is Captain John Smith part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Captain John Smith?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Captain John Smith is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807817780) and paperback(ISBN 9780807842089) and ebook(ISBN 9798890882042) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839317) and ebook(ISBN 9781469601236) and pdf(ISBN 9798890882035)
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