Quotes from Smith’s Writings

War

Seventeenth century matchlock musket demonstration at Jamestown Settlement (Photos: Connie Lapallo)

I have seen many books of the art of war by land and never any for the sea. Seeing all men so silent in this most difficult service, and there are so many … for their better understanding I have proceeded. (A Sea Grammar, p. 59) 

[I] was desirous to see more of the world and try [my] fortune against the Turks, both lamenting and repenting to have seen so many Christians slaughter one another. (True Travels, p. 3)