The Head in Edward Nugent’s Hand
Assignment 3
In this written assignment I will write a synopsis for the first three chapters of the book The Head in Edward Nugent’s Hand. The first chapter was about Ossomocomuck. In 1584 Phillip Amadas, Arthur Barlowe, and other men’s reached the Outer Banks. The Indians did not consider their land as the new world and English travelers enter an environment ruled as a prevailed. The Carolina Outer Banks was a world of water. Indians leaders show their high status through clothing, body orientation, and manner. The Wingina’s discussed among themselves about the encounter of newcomers and the dramatic changes in Ossomocomuck. The Wingina’s people had their own creation myths that are passed on through generations. The Indians Pomeiooc houses were made of small poles and use mats that covered the house providing ventilation. The Algonquian warrior painted themselves for battles and their weapons were arrows. Englishmen could not understand that women’s worked was on the village and agriculture fields while men hunted and fought. The Wingina’s people had different death rituals according to the individuals ranking. The ritual was a reason to survive the world with spiritual power. The second chapter was about Granganimeo. The Indians did not how to approached newcomers because they did not know if there were enemies or allies. Europeans interest about the North America had grown remarkably. The leader of a small group of Jesuit missionaries was Don Luis. The Jesuits first interaction with the Indian was respectful but they were pushy, intolerant, and the priest depended on them for food. Then Don Luis led his people to murder the priest and Menendez learned about what was going on. He came with help by attacking Don Luis people. In 1584 Sir Walter Ralegh was send by Queen Elizabeth I to search for any New World lands that was owned by Christians. They realize if they assist the Indians they could get them to compromise with the profit, empire, and Christianity.
In this written assignment I will write a synopsis for the first three chapters of the book The Head in Edward Nugent’s Hand. The first chapter was about Ossomocomuck. In 1584 Phillip Amadas, Arthur Barlowe, and other men’s reached the Outer Banks. The Indians did not consider their land as the new world and English travelers enter an environment ruled as a prevailed. The Carolina Outer Banks was a world of water. Indians leaders show their high status through clothing, body orientation, and manner. The Wingina’s discussed among themselves about the encounter of newcomers and the dramatic changes in Ossomocomuck. The Wingina’s people had their own creation myths that are passed on through generations. The Indians Pomeiooc houses were made of small poles and use mats that covered the house providing ventilation. The Algonquian warrior painted themselves for battles and their weapons were arrows. Englishmen could not understand that women’s worked was on the village and agriculture fields while men hunted and fought. The Wingina’s people had different death rituals according to the individuals ranking. The ritual was a reason to survive the world with spiritual power. The second chapter was about Granganimeo. The Indians did not how to approached newcomers because they did not know if there were enemies or allies. Europeans interest about the North America had grown remarkably. The leader of a small group of Jesuit missionaries was Don Luis. The Jesuits first interaction with the Indian was respectful but they were pushy, intolerant, and the priest depended on them for food. Then Don Luis led his people to murder the priest and Menendez learned about what was going on. He came with help by attacking Don Luis people. In 1584 Sir Walter Ralegh was send by Queen Elizabeth I to search for any New World lands that was owned by Christians. They realize if they assist the Indians they could get them to compromise with the profit, empire, and Christianity.