cHAPTER 1
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Samuel is an orphan whose mother
passed away after living in a poor house. He soon decides that living on the streets is better than the poorhouse. Samuel wants the one reminder of his mother, her locket. He steals it from a merchant and runs back to the docks , a wretched part of London, to sleep, hoping that he won’t be recognized Sadly, he is. He is awaken by a sharp kick to the ribs. |
Chapter 2
In 1606 Samuel Collier had been arrested for stealing his mother’s locket, taken to jail and subsequently sent to an orphanage. Getting into fights with the other boys, it is recommended he go to the New World as an apprentice to Captain John Smith. Samuel, another orphan, the Reverend and John Smith stand at the docks in Massachusetts, observing cargo loaded on threeships chartered by the Virginia Company.
Chapter 3
This chapter finds Samual Collier and the other members of the Virginia company becalmed on the Atlantic ocean on to far from the coast of England. The dire situation and conditions of the ship are starting to display themselves even more and tempers are high. While Sam is focused on describing the between decks that the passengers find themselves stuck in with all its sights and sounds, he also describes the unrest that results in a confrontation between his master, Captain John Smith and Master Wingfield at the end of the chapter. Here Same worries that while Smith has gotten the upper hand this time, Wingfield and his aristocratic power could come back to haunt him and his master Captain Smith.
chapter 4
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While the ship was at sea Samuel became very ill One day when he is feeling better he goes above deck to dump the slop bucket and Captain Newport follows him down the ladder. Captain Newport is there to arrest Captain Smith for intent to overthrow the government of the mission, murder the council members and make himself ruler. The charges are obviously trumped up by Master Wingfield. Captain Smith’s ankles and wrists are put into chains.
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chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
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Captain Smith is in Prison but Reverend Hunt convinces the men not to kill him
On Nevis they begin to build a gallows to hang Captain Smith. He is imprisoned. Reverend Hunt gives a sermon on lying and repenting. It is directed toward Master Wingfield and Master Ratcliff. Smith tells Samuel about being a prisoner and escaping from his master.Hunt lets him go free and tells him to be more respectful. They leave but stop to hunt. One of the gentlemen dies from heat exhaustion and they bury him.
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chapter 8
A violent storm, sickness, desperation, fighting, LAND HO! Advice, apologies, scouting party, natives arrows flying
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After leaving the sun behind a violent storm wreaks havoc on the stomachs and morale of the ship's passengers. Samuel gets in a fight with Richard. Captain Smith gives him advice about channeling his anger. Samuel is chained up for the night. The next day he apologizes to Richard. Land is spotted, increasing the mood. A scouting party goes ashore. Natives shoot arrows wounding two. Samuel realizes the natives do not want them there.
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CHAPTER 9
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They have finally made it to land after being on the boat for a while. They soon realize that there are Indians on the land. They open the box that they carried from England and find out who their leaders will be. Captain Smith is named, and some are angered by this decision. The Indians bring baskets with some supplies and they make trades. Captain Smith plays a big part in speaking with the Indians. They talk about what they would do if an attack happens. James says he would run back to the ships.
Long voyage, new people, new land, new way of life. Make friends, not enemies. |
CHAPTER 10
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The gentleman and sailors go exploring for gold, silver, and the passage to the Orient. John Smith goes as an interpreter with the Indians. Meanwhile, in Jamestown, Virginia there has not been rain, so the fields are dry and there is little to drink. After working hard, the boys go into their tent to sleep. Samuel is about to fall asleep when he hears screams. They are being attacked by Indians. James ignores Samuel’s advice to get under the mattress to avoid the arrows. He runs toward the ships, while Richard and Samuel hide beneath the mattress. A cannon is fired from a ship, which scares off the attackers. Captain Gosnold comes up from the ship holding the body of James.
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chapter 11
Chapter 12
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John Smith encourages Samuel to learn sword fighting and Algonquian. John Smith is cleared and sworn in on the council. Sickness comes to Jamestown—fever, swollen faces, diarrhea, moaning and death. No one is strong enough to farm or hunt. Colonists theorize about its cause. Samuel discovers that Master Wingfield has a stash of food. Samuel struggles with his promise not to tell. He tells Captain Smith.
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chapter 13
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This chapter opens with the colony of Jamestown under siege from the Powhatan. Samuel and others are training with Captain John Smith to learn how to manage armor, use a sword and fire a musket. This is all done in preparation for an attack on the fort from the Powhatan. It turns out that there are different tribes within the Powhatan. The tribe whose land Jamestown was built on is hostile towards the settlers, but tribes from further away still want to be friendly and trade. When they here there friendly cry of “Wingapo” the colonists are again saved from starvation by the friendly tribes.
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chapter 14
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The chapter starts with less violence, but still bad crops. Lots of rain, and lots of birds to eat. Smith has a good repertoire with Idians and trades often. Many houses are built. Smith leaves on an expedition to find a secret passage. Men are lazy with him gone. When his ship returns, he is missing. They get a letter that Smith is well and with the Pamunkeys. Just after New Year, the corn, meat and oysters are missing. The gentlemen are
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chapter 15
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Fear and anxiety exists at camp as Captain Smith emerges from the forest. The men gather around as he recounts how he was captured, paraded around, and presented to Powhatan. Intent on killing him, a little girl cries out and lays on him to save and protect him. Several gentlemen grab Captain Smith, they bind his hands and ankles. Master Archer announces, “You are under arrest. . . Your execution will be at sunup tomorrow.”
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Chapter 16
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Reverend Hunt saves Samuel from Master Archer and takes him to the chapel. There Richard and Samuel realize that Reverend Hunt does not hold the same power over the men that they had hoped. They all decide to pray for a miracle to save Captain Smith. Afterwards Samuel and Richard go down to the beach and see Captain Newport sailing in. They run to alert Reverend Hunt.
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Chapter 17
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This chapter begins with Collier expressing relief over the improved conditions in Jamestown they now have a storehouse of food. Given that the settlers have food and a boosted morale, the narrator participates in light-hearted play with the “Indian princess”, Pocahontas. Pocahontas also pokes around Captain Smith’s cabin, fascinated by things she had not ever seen. However, the chapter ends with a fire that burns down the settlers’ shelter, palisade, and food storehouse. The disastrous fire exhibits the fragility of a new civilization.
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chapter 18
Living in Jamestown, Namontack explains that Captain Smith was adopted by Chief Powhatan in a theatrical ceremony where Pocahontas saves him. Samuel worries about the Chief believing he is the ruler over Jamestown. A ship arrives, Namontack goes to England to report back. After requiring settlers build a large home and excess rations, Ratcliffe is sent home. Samuel takes pride in John Smith as the new President. He reflects on his journey widening social circles.
chapter 19
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On September 10, 1608, Captain John Smith took the oath of office as president and decrees that if you do not work, you do not eat, even the “gentlemen”. Later that September, Captain Newport’s ship returns to the colony bringing supplies and two women, one of which was unmarried and which later attracts the attention of every unmarried man in the colony. Namontack also returns with them and announces, in English, that he is now, “a world traveler”. Reverend Hunt, now that he can converse with him, tries to convert Namontack to Christianity without success.
Captain Newport has orders from the Virginia Company to place a crown on Chief Powhatan and make him a prince under King James and, therefore, making all of his people English subjects. While in England, Namontack met the King of England and shares a disappointing and disgusting report of the King and declares that Chief Powhatan is a true king. Captain Smith is disgusted and angry at the whole idea as well and asks how can you make an emperor into a prince and what right does he have, from across the ocean, to make Powhatan his subject. Captain Smith and Samuel both know that this is not going to go over well. |
chapter 20
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Feast with Chief Powhatan at Weowocomoco
Samuel and Namontack are the main characters in this chapter. It is during this chapter that the two boys make the long trek to Werowocomoco. Samuel realizes that Namontack has a pretty neat lifestyle at his home. He enjoys the food and the laughter, he mentions there was more laughter and food in one night than a whole year in James Town. Samuel thoroughly enjoyed the evening, however as Samuel is preparing to go to sleep he is worried how Chief Powhatan will receive the news of the coronation.
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Chapter 21
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Captain Newport meets with Chief Powhatan to grant him gifts and appoint him Prince under the King. Chief Powhatan accepts the gifts but refuses to kneel for the crown and it is clear he is not pleased with encroaching emperors in his land. While dealing with the anger John Smith has towards Newport for the attempt to reign in Chief Powhatan, Sam watches as Reverend Hunt grows more and more ill. Sam thanks him for all he has taught until he takes his final breath, passing away
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chapter 22
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Samuel, Richard, Captain Smith, and their group have only grain to eat. They are all starving. They need food so they trade with the Native Americans. Samuel goes to stay with a kind group of Native Americans. Here he meet his friend Kainta. Captain Smith travels to a couple small villages to trade and find shelter. Captain Smith decided to have Samuel stay with the Native Americans. Staying with the Native Americans is impactful for Samuel. He learns a new culture, and new life skills. Captain Smith hears rumors that the Natives he is trading with plan to kill him. Luckily Captain Smith was in no danger.
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chapter 23
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The Boys return from the Warraskoyack Village because new houses need to be built. Families who have arrived in James Town for the first time. The Virginia company has lied about the paradise people would find here. Captain Smith is asked to step down as president, Sir Thomas Gates will be their new Governor. John Smith explains the fragile relationship with the Native Americans to the new colonists. They don’t listen. A group goes and destroys and steals from the neighboring tribes. Samuel thinks Englishmen are more the Savages. John Smith and a few others sail away to try to make peace, to help save James Town.
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chapter 24
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Captain Smith is careless with his gunpowder when a spark is lit he catches on fire. He terribly injured and in very poor condition. Samuel fears he may not survive very long. A pregnant woman in their group gave birth. She and her baby survive. Samuel and Richard helped take care of Captain Smith in his poor condition.
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Chapter 25
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Samuel is afraid Ann and her baby, Virginia, will die if they stay in JamesTown so he decides to act out of love. He steals the baby, making sure he is seen leaving, and takes her to Point Comfort in order to force Ann to follow. John and Ann are so angry upon their arrival in Point Comfort that they want Samuel hanged.
Chapter 27
