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Narrative of a late expedition against the Indians; with an acount of the barbarous execution of Col. Crawford; and the wonderful escape of Dr. Knight & John Slover from captivity in 1782. To which is added, a narrative of the captivity & escape of Mrs. Frances Scott, an inhabitant of Washington County, Virginia.
Date: [1798?]- Books
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Memoirs of odd adventures, strange deliverances, &c. in the captivity of John Gyles, Esq; commander of the garrison on St. George's River. Written by himself. Eight lines in English from Homer's Odyssey]
Gyles, John, 1678?-1755.Date: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- Books
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The surprising adventures and sufferings of John Rhodes, a seaman of Workington. --Containing-- An account of his captivity and cruel treatment during eight years with the Indians, and five years in different prisons amongst the Spaniards in South-America. By a gentleman perfectly acquainted with the unfortunate sufferer.
Rhodes, John, 1755-Date: --1799- Books
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The redeemed captive returning to Zion. A faithful history of remarkable occurences, in the captivity and deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield, who, in the desolation which befel that plantation, by an incursion of the French and Indians, was by them carried away, with all his family, and his neighbourhood, unto Canada. Drawn up by himself. Whereto there is annexed, a sermon preached by him, upon his return, at the lecture in Boston, December 5, 1706. On those words, Luke 8. 39. [Two lines of text] As also an appendix, containing a account of those taken captive at Deerfield, Feb. 29, 1703-4; of those killed after they went out of town; those who returned; and of those still absent from their native country; of those who were slain at that time in or near the town; and of the mischief done by the enemy in Deerfield, from the beginning of its settlement to the death of the Rev. Mr. Williams, in 1729. With a conclusion to the whole, by the Rev. Mr. Williams of Springfield, and the Rev. Mr. Prince of Boston.
Williams, John, 1664-1729.Date: 1774- Books
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New travels to the westward, or, unknown parts of America. Being a tour of almost fourteen months containing, an account of the country, upwards of two thousand miles west of the Christian parts of North-America; with an account of white Indians, their manners, habits, and many other particulars. By Don Alonso Decalves. Confirmed by three other persons.
Decalves, Alonso.Date: 1796- Books
The story of the captives : a narrative of the events of Mr. Rassam's mission to Abyssinia / by Dr. Blanc.
Blanc, Henry Jules, Sir, 1831-1911.Date: 1868- Books
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The history of the long captivity and adventures of Thomas Pellow, in South-Barbary. Giving an account of his being taken by two Sallee Rovers ... In which is introduced a particular account of the manners and customs of the Moors ... Together with a description of the cities, towns, and publick buildings in those kingdoms ... / Written by himself.
Pellow, Thomas, 1704-Date: [1740?]- Books
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The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky: and an essay towards the topography and natural history of that important country: to which is added, I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurrence in the political history of that province. II. The minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincents, April 15, 1784. III. An account of the Indian Nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. A report o the secretary of state, to the president of the United States; of the quantity and situation of the lands, not claimed by the Indians nor granted to, nor claimed by any citizens within the territory of the United States. V. Thoughts on emigration; to which are added miscellaneous observations relating to the United States. And a short account of the state of Kentucky. Being a supplement to Imlay's Description of the western territory. Vol. II. By John Filson.
Filson, John, 1753?-1788.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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A narrative of the uncommon sufferings, and surprizing deliverance of Briton Hammon, a Negro man,---servant to General Winslow, of Marshfield, in New-England; who returned to Boston, after having been absent almost thirteen years. Containing an account of the many hardships he underwent from the time he left his master's house, in the year 1747, to the time of his return to Boston. --How he was cast away in the Capes of Florida;--the horrid cruelty and inhuman barbarity of the Indians in murdering the whole ship's crew;--the manner of his being carry'd by them into captivity. Also, an account of his being confined four years and seven months in a close dungeon,--and the remarkable manner in which he met with his good old master in London; who returned to New-England, a passenger, in the same ship.
Hammon, Briton.Date: 1760- Books
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A narrative of the captivity of Nehemiah How, who was taken by the Indians at the Great-Meadow Fort above Fort-Dummer, where he was an inhabitant, October 11th 1745. Giving an account of what he met with in his travelling to Canada, and while he was in prison there. Together with an account of Mr. How's death at Canada. [Seven lines from Psalms]
How, Nehemiah, 1693-1747.Date: 1748- Books
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A faithful narrative, of the many dangers and sufferings, as well as wonderful deliverances of Robert Eastburn, during his late captivity among the Indians: together with some remarks upon the country of Canada, and the religion, and policy of its inhabitants; the whole intermixed with devout reflections. By Robert Eastburn. Published at the earnest request of many friends, for the benefit of the author. With a recommendatory preface, by the Rev. Gilbert Tennent. [Six lines from Psalms]
Eastburn, Robert, 1710-1778.Date: 1758- Books
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The redeemed captive returning to Zion: or, A faithful history of remarkable occurrences in the captivity and deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield; who, in the desolation which befel that plantation, by an incursion of French and Indians, was by them carried away, with his family and his neighbourhood, into Canada. Drawn up by himself. Annexed to which, is a sermon, preached by him upon his return. Also, an appendix, by the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Springfield. Likewise, an appendix, by the Rev. Mr. Taylor, of Deerfield. With a conclusion to the whole, by the Rev. Mr. Prince, of Boston.
Williams, John, 1664-1729.Date: 1795- Books
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God's protecting providence, man's surest help and defence, in the times of the greatest difficulty, and most eminent danger. Evidenced, in the remarkable deliverance of Robert Barrow, with divers persons, from the devouring waves of the sea; among which they suffered shipwrack: and also, from the cruel, devouring jaws of the inhuman canibals of Florida. Faithfully related by Jonathan Dickinson, one of the persons concerned therein.
Dickinson, Jonathan, 1663-1722.Date: M,DCC,LI. [1751]- Books
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A short sketch, of the life of Mr. Lent Munson. [Two lines of quotation]
Griswold, Alexander V. (Alexander Viets), 1766-1843.Date: [1797]- Books
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A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family; who were surprised by the Indians, and taken from their farms, on the frontiers of Pennsylvania, in the spring, 1780.
Walton, William, 1740-1824.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The surprising adventures and sufferings of John Rhodes, a seaman of Workington. --Containing-- An account of his captivity and cruel treatment during eight years with the Indians, and five years in different prisons amongst the Spaniards in South-America. By a gentleman perfectly acquainted with the unfortunate sufferer.
Rhodes, John, 1755-Date: --1798- Books
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Affecting history of the dreadful distresses of Frederic Manheim's family. To which are added, the sufferings of John Corbly's family.-- An encounter between a white man and two savages.-- Extraordinary bravery of a woman-- Adventures of Capt. Isaac Stewart.-- Deposition o Massy Herbeson.-- Adventures and sufferings of Peter Wilkinson [i.e., Williamson].-- Remarkable adventures of Jackson Johonnot. With an account of the destruction of the settlements at Wyoming.
Date: 1800. (Price a quarter dollar)- Books
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A true and faithful account of the religion & manners of the Mahometans. In which is a particular relation of their pilgrimage to Mecca, the place of Mahomet's birth; and a description of Medina, and of his tomb there: as likewise of Algier and the country adjacent; and of Alexandria, Grand-Cairo, &c. With an account of the author's being taken captive, the Turks cruelty to him and of his escape. In which are many things never publish'd by any historian before. The second edition. By Joseph Pitts of Exon
Pitts, Joseph, 1662 or 3-ca. 1735.Date: M DCC XIX. [1719]- Books
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A narrative of the captivity, sufferings and removes of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, who was taken prisoner by the Indians with several others, and treated in the most barbarous and cruel manner by those vile savages: with many other remarkable events during her travels. Writte by her own hand, for her private use, and now made public at the earnest desire of some friends, and for the benefit of the afflicted.
Rowlandson, Mary White, approximately 1635-approximately 1678.Date: 1773- Books
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A narrative of the extraordinary adventures, and sufferings by shipwreck & imprisonment, of Donald Campbell, Esq. of Barbreck: with the singular humours of his Tartar guide, Hasan Artaz; comprising the occurrences of four years and five days, in an overland journey to India. In a series of letters to his son. [Three lines from Young]
Campbell, Donald, 1751-1804.Date: 1798- Books
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Affecting history of the dreadful distresses of Frederic Manheim's family. To which are added, the sufferings of John Corbly's family. An encounter between a white man and two savages. Extraordinary bravery of a woman. Adventures of Capt. Isaac Stewart. Deposition of Masse Herbeson. Adventures and sufferings of Peter Wilkinson [i.e., Williamson]. Remarkable adventures of Jackson Johonnot. Account of the destruction of the settlements at Wyoming.
Date: --1794. (Price a quarter dollar)- 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- Books
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A true and faithful account of the religion and manners of the Mohammetans. In which is a particular relation of their pilgrimage to Mecca, the place of Mohammet's birth; and a description of Medina, and of his tomb there. As likewise of Algier, and the country adjacent: and of Alexandria, Grand-Cairo, &c. With an account of the author's being taken captive, the Turks cruelty to him, and of his escape. In which are many things never publish'd by any historian before. By Joseph Pitts of Exon.
Pitts, Joseph, 1662 or 3-ca. 1735.Date: 1704- Books
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New travels to the westward, or, unknown parts of America. Being a tour of almost fouteeen [sic] months. Containing, an account of the country, upwards of two thousand miles west of the Christian parts of North-America; with an account of white Indians, their manners, habits, and many other particulars. By Don Alonso Decalves. Confirmed by three other persons.
Decalves, Alonso.Date: [1788]- Books
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A narrative of the capture of certain Americans, at Westmorland, by savages; and the perilous escape which they effected, by surprizing specimens of policy and heroism. To which is subjoined, some account of the religion, government, customs and manners of the aborigines of North-America.
Van Campen, Moses, 1757-1849.Date: [1780?]