Life in old Virginia; a description of Virginia more particularly the Tidewater section, Narrating many incidents relating to the manners and customs of old Virginia so fast disappearing as a result of the war between the states, together with many humorous . spots to be found inthe whole of Tidewater Virginia. Eosewell lawn, and the man-sion built upon it, have a most romantic connection withAmericas early history. The grounds of this lawn are con-nected with the birth and naming of Pocahontas, the rescueof Captain John Smith, and with later incidents of Smithsmeeting with Powhatan,
Life in old Virginia; a description of Virginia more particularly the Tidewater section, Narrating many incidents relating to the manners and customs of old Virginia so fast disappearing as a result of the war between the states, together with many humorous . spots to be found inthe whole of Tidewater Virginia. Eosewell lawn, and the man-sion built upon it, have a most romantic connection withAmericas early history. The grounds of this lawn are con-nected with the birth and naming of Pocahontas, the rescueof Captain John Smith, and with later incidents of Smithsmeeting with Powhatan, and with Captain Newports endeavorto crown this great Indian as Emperor. The mansion has interesting historical value as the homeof Governor Page and as the place of frequent visits ofThomas Jefferson. The lawn is a point of land jutting out into Carters Creekwhich winds around it and forms a little bay or bight uponits southern end. The surrounding lands, and the waters ofCarters Creek mingle so harmoniously as to play hide and seekuntil they reach the inner shores of Blundering Point, atthe mouth of this creek, where they become entangled withthe waters of Cedar Bush Creek, and there the two streamsnoiselessly empty their clear waters into the beautiful and. Built upon the lawn upon uliicli Captain Smith was rescued by Pocahontas.
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