Pocahontas: Or the Nonparell of Virginia*

5b 1933 David Garnett, first edition 

Notes

Pocahontas by David Garnett is a historical novel that reimagines the life of Pocahontas, the Native American woman who famously interacted with English settlers in the early 17th century. The novel explores her relationship with Captain John Smith, her eventual marriage to John Rolfe, and her role as a bridge between Native American and English cultures. Garnett’s portrayal delves into both the mythic aspects of Pocahontas’s story and the historical realities of colonialism, cultural conflict, and identity. Though fictionalized, the book attempts to capture the emotional and cultural complexities of Pocahontas’s life and legacy.

Description

Maroon and black patterned boards with gilt gold lettering on spine. Red top, decked bottom, and original illustrated dust jacket. A few quarter inch tears along bottom of the dust jacket and slightly longer one along the top right corner. Spine of dust jacket is yellowed from time. Woodcut design letters at the start of each chapter and portrait of Pocahontas on the title page. Map included at the rear. Interior in excellent condition, wonderful condition overall.