Pocahontas The Other Side Of History Analysis

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In the novel “The True Story of Pocahontas, The Other Side of History” the author, Dr. Linwood and Angela L. Daniels explain the perception of the Native American side of the story. When the English colonist arrived in Jamestown, Chief Powhatan welcomes them with open arms. He gave settlers the tribes hunting land to build forts. He gave them food and hospitality as well. One colonist, names John Smith build a friendship with Chief Powhatan and the tribe. The tribe called Smith: Werowance. The word simply means chief; therefore he was considered the chief of the English colonist. During this time Pocahontas was only a child. She was not allowed to travel alone but the trust that the chief had in John Smith made them give Pocahontas consent
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