| | Book | Save | | 1 | Title: | An account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Col. James Smith: during his captivity with the Indians, in the years 1755,'56, '57, '58, & '59, in which the customs, manners, traditions, theological sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners &c. are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any author on that subject. Together with a description of the soil, timber and waters, where he travelled with Indians during his captivity. To which is added, a brief account of some very uncommon occurrences, which transpired after his return from captivity; as well as of the different campaigns carried on against the Indians to the westward of Fort Pitt, since the year 1755, to the present date, 1799
| | | | Creator: | Smith, James, 1737-1812 | | | | Publication: | J. Grigg, Philadelphia,1831. | | | | Call #: | E89 S651 Vault | | | | Extent: | xi, [13]-162 p. 15 cm. | | | | Subjects: | Indians -- Captivities -- North America | Indians of North America -- Social life and customs | Mohawk Indians | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Personal narratives
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