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An account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Col. James Smith, (now a citizen of Bourbon County, Kentucky) during his captivity with the Indians, in the years 1755, '56, '57, '58, & '59 : in which the customs, manners, traditions, theological sentiments, mode of warfare, military tactics, discipline and encampments, treatment of prisoners, &c. are better explained, and more minutely related, than has been heretofore done, by any author on that subject. Together with a description of the soil, timber and waters, where he travelled with the Indians, during his captivity. : To which is added, a brief account of some very uncommon occurrences, which transpired after his return from captivity; as well as of the different campaigns carried on against the Indians to the westward of Fort Pitt, since the year 1755, to the present date. / Written by himself.

Author/creator Smith, James, 1737-1813
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoLexington [Ky.] : Printed by John Bradford, on Main Street, 1799.
Description88 pages ; 22 cm (8vo)
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317. ^A478749
References Evans 36317
References Ayer Coll. 266
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317).
Genre/formCaptivity narratives.
Other titleAccount of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Col. James Smith ...

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