Despite my earlier fawning over William Claiborne as the "Greatest Virginian
[Colonist] of the 17th Century," the recent buzz about Malick's "New World"
might make us forget that OPECHANCANOUGH / MANGOPEESOMON
deserves some consideration as the Greatest 17th-Century Figure in
Virginia's "Old World." As an innovative pioneer of terrorism tactics and a
resistance leader, he is developing something of a following among Muslim
freedom fighters. Few 17th century folks of any culture or color can claim
such contemporary relevance and continuing impact.
Fred Fausz
St. Louis
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