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The Great Rogue A Biography of Captain John Smith
Captain John Smith was one of the truly great English explorers, and a prolific author who made the New World popular.
But he was also his own worst enemy.
An officer at 22 after the battle of Amiens in 1597, he was confident, brash and ready to explore the world and after a few more battles through Europe, he returned to London with a reputation.
Almost single-handedly, he was responsible for the success of the Jamestown colony in Virginia.
His discoveries in New England led directly to the voyages of the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
For the leader of the colony, Powhatan, John Smith was the only one he can trust, at first…
Captain John Smith is most famous for being saved by Powhatan’s daughter, the Indian princess Pocahontas, a beautiful and exotic tale that has been told over and over…
But Pocahontas’ story was invented by Smith for his own glorification — as were other vivid tales of his life and travels.
‘The Great Rogue’ is the biography of this impressive but deceitful man, both responsible for the immense interest in America but also known for his rather unbelievable stories…
Noel Bertram Gerson (1913-1988) was a prolific American author, who wrote 325 books under his own name and under several pseudonyms. He channeled his own wartime experience in military intelligence into many of his novels, as well as writing widely about American history. His titles include ‘Liner’, ‘Daughter of Earth and Water: A Biography of Mary Shelley’, ‘The Conqueror’s Wife’ and ‘I’ll Storm Hell: A Novel of Mad Anthony Wayne’.
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But he was also his own worst enemy.
An officer at 22 after the battle of Amiens in 1597, he was confident, brash and ready to explore the world and after a few more battles through Europe, he returned to London with a reputation.
Almost single-handedly, he was responsible for the success of the Jamestown colony in Virginia.
His discoveries in New England led directly to the voyages of the Pilgrims and the Puritans.
For the leader of the colony, Powhatan, John Smith was the only one he can trust, at first…
Captain John Smith is most famous for being saved by Powhatan’s daughter, the Indian princess Pocahontas, a beautiful and exotic tale that has been told over and over…
But Pocahontas’ story was invented by Smith for his own glorification — as were other vivid tales of his life and travels.
‘The Great Rogue’ is the biography of this impressive but deceitful man, both responsible for the immense interest in America but also known for his rather unbelievable stories…
Noel Bertram Gerson (1913-1988) was a prolific American author, who wrote 325 books under his own name and under several pseudonyms. He channeled his own wartime experience in military intelligence into many of his novels, as well as writing widely about American history. His titles include ‘Liner’, ‘Daughter of Earth and Water: A Biography of Mary Shelley’, ‘The Conqueror’s Wife’ and ‘I’ll Storm Hell: A Novel of Mad Anthony Wayne’.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
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210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2015
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About the author
Noel B. Gerson
131 books25 followersNoel Bertram Gerson (1913-1988) was an American author who wrote 325 books, including several best sellers, among them two screenplay novelizations penned under the pseudonym Samuel Edwards, The Naked Maja, and 55 Days at Peking.
Aside from "Samuel Edwards", which would seem to have been his dedicated by-line for tie-in work, Gerson used the following nine pseudonyms in addition to his own name: Anne Marie Burgess; Michael Burgess; Nicholas Gorham; Paul Lewis; Leon Phillips; Donald Clayton Porter; Dana Fuller Ross; Philip Vail; and Carter A. Vaughan.
Aside from "Samuel Edwards", which would seem to have been his dedicated by-line for tie-in work, Gerson used the following nine pseudonyms in addition to his own name: Anne Marie Burgess; Michael Burgess; Nicholas Gorham; Paul Lewis; Leon Phillips; Donald Clayton Porter; Dana Fuller Ross; Philip Vail; and Carter A. Vaughan.
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February 28, 2016
Very well written and researched. I knew very little about John Smith before this book, and it turns out what I did know wasn't true. This is a very quick read at less than 200 pages, but I still feel it gives you a good understanding of the man and his life.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
June 27, 2017
The Great Rogue
This was such a sad story. John Smith was shown no acknowledgement for all the work and care of the first settlers in the new world. Everyone should read this book to see what actually took place.
This was such a sad story. John Smith was shown no acknowledgement for all the work and care of the first settlers in the new world. Everyone should read this book to see what actually took place.
November 14, 2017
Fantastic Read
December 11, 2020
Entertaining!
This book does clear up some of the foolishness associating Smith with Pocahontas. Enjoyed the writing and the insights given on that time.
This book does clear up some of the foolishness associating Smith with Pocahontas. Enjoyed the writing and the insights given on that time.
June 5, 2015
This was an interesting read. It isn't earth shaking or anything -- but it had a lot in there that I didn't know about Captain John Smith. It explores all of his life that history doesn't tell you about him -- and I found him to be a fascinating man with an interesting history. Gerson's approach is pretty straight forward and basic with quite a bit of extrapolation on Smith's motives and internal thoughts and struggles, however, the history itself was worth the read.
July 12, 2015
Well written, fascinating biography of an adventurer who changed the world - and who probably never met Pocahontas. His story is far more exciting than I had realized, and deserves to be better known.
January 7, 2016
The Whole Truth
This is whole true story of Captain John Smith. Before he met Pocahontas his life was already was an eventful one full of adventure. All the myths and misconceptions about Captain Smith are explored and refuted by the author.
This is whole true story of Captain John Smith. Before he met Pocahontas his life was already was an eventful one full of adventure. All the myths and misconceptions about Captain Smith are explored and refuted by the author.
January 29, 2016
A good introduction to John Smith. Although lacking in some detail, at times I felt it was assumed I knew some of the story, it has whet the appetite to read more about this man.
April 7, 2017
Should be a movie or miniseries, I had no idea he had done so much. And forget his myth of pochahontas
Great adventure, a rogue with character, though hyberbolic when necessary. They dont tell us this stuff in history class. One
Great adventure, a rogue with character, though hyberbolic when necessary. They dont tell us this stuff in history class. One
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