Pocahontas True Princess - Large Print Author:Mari Hanes Children recognize her as the beautiful Indian woman who captured the heart of English captain John Smith. Yet history reveals that Pocahontas was no more than twelve when she saved Smith's life. Years later she would be praised as the courageous defender of the Algonquins. But she was first known by her people simply as Pocahontas- "li... more »ttle playful one"- a child of tremendous character.
Boys and girls today have heard the myth. Now they will see Pocahontas as history truly portrays her: a spirited child much like them. Based on careful and thorough research of the full record of her life, Pocahontas: True Princess tells the story of Chief Powhatan's favorite daughter- and the adventures that led this extraordinary child to her heavenly Father.« less