The Story Of Pocahontas For Young Readers - Mary H. B. Wade

Originally published in 1904 as a chapter of the author’s larger work, “Ten Little Indians,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 24 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of the Native American girl who saved Jamestown colonist John Smith from death at the hands of her father, the chief of the Powhatan Indians, and who was later seized as a hostage by the English.

Sample passage:
The clubs of two powerful warriors were raised. In a moment more, the captive would have been cruelly killed if the chief’s little daughter had not spoken. She was not more than twelve years old. “Father,” she begged, “save this poor man’s life. Save it for my sake.” The stern Powhatan loved the child as the apple of his eye, but he would not change the order he had given. Pocahontas saw it was of no use to plead. She flew to Smith’s side and took his head in her arms. If the cruel blow fell, it must kill her as well as the prisoner.

About the Author:
Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.

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