French and Indian cruelty: exemplified in the life, and various vicissitudes of fortune, of Peter Williamson: Containing, a particular account of the Manners, Customs, and Dress, of the savages; of their scalping, burning, and other Barbarities, committed on the English in North-America, during his Residence among them: Being at eight Years of Age stolen from his Parents, and sent to Pennsylvania, where he was sold as a Slave: Afterwards married and settled as a Planter, till the Indians destroyed his House, and every Thing he had, and carried him off a Captive; from whom, after several Months Captiviev, he made his Escape, and served as a Volunteer and Soldier in many Expenditions against them. Comprehending in the whole, a summary of the transactions of the several provinces in America; particularly, those relative to the intended Attack on Crown-Point and Niagara. And An accurate and succinct Detail of the Operations of the French and English Forces at the Siege of Oswegu, where the Author was wounded and taken Prisoner. Also, a curious discourse on kidnapping. Written by himself
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Main Author: Williamson, Peter 1730-1799 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London printed for the unfortunate author, and sold by R. Griffiths, opposite Somerset-House, in the Strand [1759]
Edition:The fourth edition, with considerable improvements
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Item Description:English Short Title Catalog, T94608
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