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John Smith & Pocahontas
While exploring west of Jamestown, Capt. John Smith was captured by the Powhatan Indians and taken to chief Powhatan. Smith claimed that "as many as could layed hands on him" and that they were "ready with their clubs, to beate out his braines," when "Pocahontas the Kings dearest daughter saved him from death." Many today consider Smith's account false. However, the two thereafter established a friendship. |