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 Info | Lexington [Ky.] : Printed by John Bradford, on Main Street, 1799. |
Description | 88 pages ; 22 cm (8vo) |
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Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317. ^A478749 |
References | Evans 36317 |
References | Ayer Coll. 266 |
Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 36317). |
Genre/form | Captivity narratives. |
Other title | Account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Col. James Smith ... |
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