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    Analysis of A Description of New England by John Smith The author John Smith, a pilgrim who arrived to the Americas, wrote a description of the new land in his book “ A Description of New England ”. In this book Smith shows a wonderful world of vast food and pleasure. Also, William Bradford another pilgrim who arrived to Plymouth on the coast of Massachusetts, wrote a book called “ Of Plymouth Plantation ” in which he describes what really happened, how the pilgrims actually lived. The purpose

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    In the books, Poor Richard by Ben Franklin and A Description of New England by John Smith both believe that hard work can lead to a fortunate life. Franklin and Smith discuss that one’s outlook in life reflects their well-being. Positivity and self-determination can encourage one to become successful. By comparing the stories of John Smith and Benjamin Franklin, one may conclude that even though they both face obstacles that hinder their goals, their optimism, shown through maxims and frontier mythos

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    opportunities people have to choose from.” People were crossing the Atlantic to come to the new world in search of different things. Some came for the opportunity of riches, others came to experience a new way of living, a better, more free lifestyle. In John Smith’s, “A Description of New England” and Christopher Columbus’s, “Letter to Santangel Regarding the First Voyage” both give in great detail, the opportunities this new land offers.   For people wanting to make money, John writes, “If a man work but

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    Comparing John Smith’s A Description of New England and William Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation When the first American settlement on Roanoke Island was established in 1585 it’s primary force, Sir Walter Raleigh, had no idea that this “New World” would evolve into one of the most powerful voices in the modern world. But before it developed it would have to shaped by it’s founders from the Western world. Two of the largest voices in America’s early development are John Smith, who with a group

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    Although both A Description of New England and Of Plymouth Plantation are both significant accounts of New England’s history, John Smith’s and William Bradford’s backgrounds and views of religion differ drastically from each other, and these differences are seen through the entirety of both histories. While John Smith makes reference to God only once in A Description of New England in order to motivate the religious supporters of the time to travel to the New World, Smith’s motivation for writing

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    Analysis of A Description of New England by John Smith The author John Smith, a pilgrim who arrived to the Americas, wrote a description of the new land in his book “ A Description of New England ”. In this book Smith shows a wonderful world of vast food and pleasure. Also, William Bradford another pilgrim who arrived to Plymouth on the coast of Massachusetts, wrote a book called “ Of Plymouth Plantation ” in which he describes what really happened, how the pilgrims actually lived. The purpose

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    Cities Authors often use descriptions of setting and nature to expand the imagery of their stories, immersing the reader fully in the world of the characters. However, nature entails another implication: to reveal deeper truths and foreshadow events. In book two of Charles Dickens’ novel A Tale of Two Cities, Dr. Manette journeys to England after being found by Lucie and Jarvis Lorry. Charles Dickens takes the time to describe the surrounding environment of Dr. Manette’s new home. Through descriptive

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    New England: A Matter of Perspective      John Smith's A Description of New England and William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation both present a picture of the same pre-colonial land of New England. Mr. Smith's writing, out of necessity, painted a rosy picture of the new land, while Bradford's historical account shows early New England was not Heaven on Earth. Mr. Bradford and Mr. Smith are writing about one land, but they present two different accounts of the life in the

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    ESSAY Cristhian Rivera ENGLAND Technological advances during 1450-1750 influenced England's role in the global sphere. England being recognized as a powerful country, had a leading reputation, some do to their inventions and discoveries; and others do to their conflicts with other nations(wars). To begin with, in the 1450s England was in a delicate condition due to its failure in taking the French crown during the 100 years war. In 100 years war England attempted to take the French crown

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    (43).c. Simon Fernando: Fernando has contributed in history because he sailed the perfect way to go to the Americas. “They [Barlowe, Fernando, and Amadas] had successfully navigated a route to America and discovered a bountiful land, larger than England, bordered by a mighty sea (the sounds) that enclosed scores of islands of different sizes” (55).3. What particulars in this reading seem especially significant, noteworthy or add significantly to the historiography of this period? Items may be anything

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