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.
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M.DCC.XCII. [1792]
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Edinburgh : printed for and sold by the booksellers, M.DCC.XCII. [1792]

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156p.,plate : port. ; 120.

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