John Rolfe of Virginia [Paperback]

James Tormey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2006

Saving the Virginia Colony In this gripping first-person narrative, James Tormey revisits the trials and successes of Englishman John Rolfe through his own voice. It was a near miracle that he reached Virginia in 1610 after shipwreck in Bermuda. With a crew distraught with fatigue and malnourishment, colonists who want to return to England, the challenge of war with Chief Powhatan, Rolfe must overcome these and other obstacles to guarantee his own survival and begin his experiments with the cultivation of tobacco. Using historical facts and timelines, Tormey creates a vivid and emotional tale that highlights an indomitable John Rolfe whose marriage to Pocahontas brings the blessing of peace to the colony. The birth of their son Thomas provides the hope that their aspirations will continue through the lives of their descendants.

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Beckham Publications Group (January 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931761352
• ISBN-13: 978-0931761355
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,510,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ah! This book is amazing!, August 30, 2011

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Jane "Sweetheart" - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Rolfe of Virginia (Kindle Edition)

I have a pretty weird story how I came about reading this book. Growing up as a child, I always watched the Walt Disney Carton "Pocahontas" and the hero on there "John" was so brave, smart, strong and absolutely intriguing! Years later I came across this story in college and I was like "OMG so that was a true story?" Needless to say I did some research, type John Rolfe in Google search and viola this book was the second link to pop up! Although it was not as magical as the cartoon but it provided a real look into the life and times of John Rofle. All I have to say is that he was a great man and kudos to the author for doing such a great job!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written!, September 2, 2011

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Bridget - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Rolfe of Virginia (Kindle Edition)

John Rolfe of Virginia is a great read. It's history that reads with the ease of a novel. it's a must have book very interesting if you are interested in learning about history of Virginia or just history in general it will be worth it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A hero lost to history, January 15, 2012

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Jeff Wright - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Rolfe of Virginia (Kindle Edition)

This book was truly one of those which opens one's minds and eyes, in this case to the story of John Rolfe, who I at least had no idea about till I read this book. It's fascinating how history works, and how the unlikeliest of heroes come to the fore and make such a difference. Disney has established Pocahantas in popular imagination- this is the real, gritty tale of the man who married her- and how he played such a pivotal role in the establishment of settlements in America. A very good read.