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
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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
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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:
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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)
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Narrative of the singular adventures and captivity of Thomas Barry , among the Monsipi Indians, in the unexplored regions of North America, during the years 1797, 1798, & 1799: including the manners, customs, religion, &c. Of that Tribe; Also a particular account of his escape, accompanied by an Indian female; The extraordinary hardships they encountered; and their safe Arrival in London.
Barry, Thomas, fl.1800-1802.Date: [1800?]