John Smith's discovery Second of three stories about Capt. John Smith’s journey of discovery up the Rappahannock River. SUNDAY: Cheating death at Stingray Point MONDAY: Arrows fly TODAY: On to Fredericksburg For Indian fishing party, boat with white men, guns, must have been an ominous omen • Story by RUSTY DENNEN • Illustrations by SCOTT CARMINE • Photos by SUZANNE CARR • Modified for Web by ALEX RUSSELL ENEATH THE Falmouth Bridge at Fredericksburg, the water tumbling over the falls of the Rappahan nock River slows to a lazy trickle this time of year. Great blue herons pluck baby bass and catfish from the clear pools as swimmers splash nearby at Old Mill Park. MORE >>>

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