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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.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.Date: 1787- Books
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State of the British and French colonies in North America, with respect to number of people, forces, forts, Indians, trade and other advantages. In which are considered, I. The defenceless Condition of our Plantations, and to what Causes owing. II. Pernicious Tendency of the French Encroachments, and the fittest Methods of frustrating them. III. What it was occasioned their present Invasion, and the Claims on which they ground their Proceedings. With a Proper expedient proposed for preventing future Disputes. In two letters to a friend.
Date: MDCCLV. [1755]- Books
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The mental novelist, and amusing companion, a collection of histories, essays, & novels: Containing Historical Description of the Indians in North-America. Curious Odd Thoughts. History of Milo, the Bruiser. The Man of Spirit; or History of Alacer. Humourous & wonderful History of the Lancashire Witches. History of the unfortunate Man of Honour. The Final Philosopher. Unheard-of Sufferings of Davidmenzles, amongst the Cherokees, and his surprizing Deliverance. The Innocent Suicide, a Tale. Dialogue between Miss Prater and Lady Dunny, on Ghosts. Series of Dilemmas and Difficulties of an Officer of Marines. With many other curious literary productions of Alexander Kellet, Esq.
Kellet, Alexander.Date: 1783
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Biography and history of the Indians of North America; comprising a general account of them, and details in the lives of all the most distinguished chiefs, and others who have been noted, among the various Indian nations ... Also, a history of their wars; their manners and customs; and the most celebrated speeches of their orators ... Likewise exhibiting an analysis of the ... authors who have written upon ... the great question of the first peopling of America ... / By Samuel G. Drake.
Drake, Samuel G., 1798-1875.Date: 1834- Books
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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 Pensylvania. 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.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
An eulogy on the Honourable Thomas Russell, Esq., late president of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and others, in North America; the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the Agricultural Society; the Society for the Advice of Immigrants; the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and the National Bank in Boston, who died at Boston, April 8, 1796. Delivered, May 4, 1796, before the several societies to which he belonged / by John Warren.
Warren, John, 1753-1815.Date: 1796- Books
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The history of the life and sufferings of Henry Grace, of Basingstoke in the county of Southampton. Being a narrative of the hardships he underwent during several years captivity among the savages in North America, and of the Cruelties they practise to their unhappy Prisoners. In which is introduced An Account of the several Customs and Manners of the different Nations of Indians; as well as a compendious Description of the Soil, Produce and various Animals of those Parts. Written by himself.
Grace, Henry, approximately 1730-Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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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, active 1800-1802.Date: [1800?]- Books
History of the conquest of the province of the Itza : subjugation and events of the Lacandon and other nations of uncivilized Indians in the lands from the kingdom of Guatemala to the provinces of Yucatan in North America / Juan de Villagutierre Soto-Mayor ; translated from the second Spanish edition by Robert D. Wood ; edited and with notes by Frank E. Comparato.
Villagutierre Soto-Mayor, Juan de, active 1701.Date: 1983- Books
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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 Pensylvania. Containing, the history of the author's surprizing 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.
Williamson, Peter, 1730-1799.Date: 1766- Books
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Observations on the language of the Muhhekaneew Indians; In which the extent of that language in North-America is shewn; its genius is grammatically traced; some of its peculiarities, and some instances of anoalogy between that and the Hebrew are pointed out. Communicated to the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences, and published at the request of the society. By Jonathan Edwards, D.D. pastor of a church in New-Haven, and member of the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. With an historical detail of the acquisitions and conquests made by the British arms in those parts. Giving a particular account of the climate, soil, minerals, animals, vegetables, manufactures, trade, commerce, and languages. Together with the religion, government, genius, character, manners and customs of the Indians and other inhabitants. Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, geographer to His Majesty. Part I. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana.
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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Observations on the language of the Muhhekaneew Indians; in which the extent of that language in North-America is shewn; Its Genius IS Grammatically Traced; Some Of Its Peculiarities, And Some Instances Of Analogy Between That And The Hebrew Are Pointed Out. Communicated to the Connecticut Society of Arts and Sciences, And published at the Request of the Society. By Jonathan Edwards, D. D. Pastor Of A Church In New-Haven, And Member Of The Connecticut Society Of Arts And Sciences.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1745-1801.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America; containing a succinct account of its climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners and customs, with an ample description of the several divisions into which that country is divided. And an accurate statement of the various tribes of Indians that inhabit the frontier country. To which is annexed a delineation of the laws and government of the state of Kentucky. Tending to shew the probable rise and grandeur of the American empire. In a series of letters to a friend in England. By. G. Imlay, a captain in the American army during the late war, and a commissioner for laying out land in the back settlements.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828?.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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A sermon on the accursed thing that hinders success and victory in war, occasioned by the defeat of the Hon. Edward Braddock, Esq; general of all the English forces in North-America, who was mortally wounded in an engagement with the French and Indians, near Fort Duquesne, and died of his wounds the third day after the battle; which was fought July 9. 1755. Published at the request of the hearers. By William Vinal, A.M. Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Rhode-Island. [Four lines of Scripture texts]
Vinal, William, 1718-1781.Date: 1755- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the commencement to the conclusion of the war. To which is added, an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America, including his transactions with the Indians, relative to the delivery of the prisoners, and the preliminaries of peace. With an introductory account of the proceeding campaign and battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LXX. [1770]- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the commencement to the conclusion of the war. To which is added an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of foot, and now brigadier general in America, including his transactions with the Indians, relative to the delivery of the prisoners, and the preliminaries of peace. With an introductory account of the proceeding campaign and battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LX,IX. [1769]
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An eulogy on the Honourable Thomas Russell, Esq : late president of the Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others, in North America ; the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ; the Agricultural Society ; the Society for the Advice of Immigrants ; the Boston Chamber of Commerce ; and the National Bank in Boston ; who died at Boston, April 8, 1796 ; delivered, May 4, 1796, before the several societies to which he belonged / by John Warren.
Warren, John, 1753-1815.Date: MDCCXCVI [1796]- Books
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Journals of Major Robert Rogers: containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war. From which may be collected the most material circumstances of every campaign upon that continent, from the Commencement to the Conclusion of the War. To which is added an historical account of the expedition against the Ohio Indians in the year 1764, under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq; Colonel of Foot, and now, Brigadier General in America, including his Transactions with the Indians, relative to the Delivery of the Prisoners, and the Preliminaries of Peace. With an Introductory Account of the Proceeding Campaign, and Battle at Bushy-Run.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795.Date: M,DCC,LX,IX. [1769]- Books
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The history of the American Indians; particularly those nations adjoining to the Missisippi [sic], East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia: containing an account of their origin, language, manners, ... With a new map of the country referred to in the history. By James Adair, ...
Adair, James, approximately 1709-approximately 1783.Date: 1775- Books
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A new voyage to Georgia. By a young gentleman. Giving an account of his travels to South Carolina, and part of North Carolina. To which is added, a curious account of the Indians. By an honourable person. And a poem to James Oglethorpe, Esq; on his Arrival from Georgia.
Young gentleman.Date: [1737]- Books
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The history of Carolina; containing the exact description and natural history of that country; Together with the Present State thereof. And a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians. Giving a particular Account of their Customs, Manners, &c. By John Lawson, Gent. Surveyor-General of North-Carolina.
Lawson, John, -1712.Date: [1718]- Books
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Voyages and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader, describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians; AN Account Of The Posts Situated ON The River Saint Laurence, Lake Ontario, &c. To which is added, a vocabulary of the Chippeway language. Names of Furs and Skins, in English and French. A list of words in the Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimeaux tongues, And A Table, Shewing The Analogy between the Algonkin and Chippeway Languages. By J. Long.
Long, J. (John), Indian trader.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
Living the spirit : a gay American Indian anthology / compiled by Gay American Indians ; Will Roscoe, coordinating editor.
Date: [1988]