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Article: Fritz, Jean. The double life of Pocahontas.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
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- September 1, 2007
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FRITZ, Jean. The double life of Pocahontas. Read by Melissa Hughes. 2 cds. 2.25 hrs. Audio Bookshelf. 1983/2007. 0-9761932-8-0. $34.95. Vinyl; content, author notes. J
This is a biography of the Native American princess, daughter of Chief Powhaten. As a child, Pocahontas knew the 17th-century English settlers in Virginia, and she became close to Captain John Smith, who had been adopted by her father. By the time she grew old enough to marry, John Smith had fallen into disfavor and disappeared from her life; and the settlers had barely survived many changes in leadership and adapting to life in America. When Pocahontas was captured by the ...