Indian captivities - Early works to 1800
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French and Indian cruelty exemplified, in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson , who was carried off from Aberdeen in his infancy, and sold for a slave in Pennsylvania. Containing, the history of the author's surprising adventures in North America; his Captivity among the Indians, and Manner of his Escape; the Customs, Dress, &c. of the Savages; Military. Operations in that Quarter; with a Description of the British Settlements, &c. &c. To which is added, an account of the proceedings of the magistrates of Aberdeen against him on his Return to Scotland; a brief History of his Process against them before the Court of Session, and a short Dissertation on Kidnapping.
Peter WilliamsonDate: 1787- E-books
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A narrative of the captivity of Mrs. Johnson containing an account of her sufferings, during four years with the Indians and French : published according to act of Congress.
Johnson, Mrs. (Susannah Willard), 1730-1810.Date: 1796- E-books
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The soveraignty and goodness of God, together with the faithfulness of his promises displayed being a narrative of the captivity and restauration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson. Commended by her, to all that desire to know the Lords doings to, & dealings with her; especially t her dear children and relations. Written by her own hand, for her private use, and now made publick at the earnest desire of some friends, and for the benefit of the afflicted.
Rowlandson, Mary White, ca. 1635-ca. 1678.Date: 1720- E-books
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A narrative of the Lord's wonderful dealings with John Marrant , a black, (now going to preach the gospel in Nova-Scotia) born in New-York, in North-America. Taken down from his own Relation, Arranged, Corrected, and Published By the Rev. Mr. Aldridge.
Marrant, John, 1755-1791.Date: 1785:- E-books
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A narrative of the extraordinary sufferings of Mr. Robert Forbes, his wife, and five children during an unfortunate journey through the wilderness, from Canada to Kennebeck River, in the year 1784: in which three of their children were starved to death. (Taken partly from their own mouths, and partly from an imperfect journal; and published at their request.) By Arthur Bradman.
Bradman, ArthurDate: 1794. (Price, six pence)