The True Travels, Adventures, and Observations of Captain John Smith into Europe, Asia, Africa, and America From Ann. Dom. 1593 to 1629

"The True Travels, Adventures, and Observations of Captain John Smith" by John Smith is a captivating historical narrative depicting the extraordinary life of Captain John Smith, an instrumental figure in early American colonization. Spanning from 1593 to 1629, Smith recounts his youthful aspirations for adventure and the adversities he confronts following his parents' death. Starting with an apprenticeship, he embarks on perilous journeys across Europe, engaging in military service and encountering treachery and maritime perils that shape him. These formative experiences of encounters in far-off lands and military conflicts lay the groundwork for his later endeavors in America.