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A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West : containing an account of the adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone, one of the first settlers of Kentucky, comprehending the most important occurrences relative to its early history; also, an account of the manners, and customs of the Indians, their traditions and religious sentiments, their police or civil government, their discipline and method of war; to which is added, an account of the expeditions of Gen'ls. Harmer, Scott, Wilkinson, St. Clair & Wayne / the whole compiled from the best authorities, by Samuel L. Metcalf.

Author/creator Metcalfe, Samuel L. (Samuel Lytler), 1798-1856
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoNew York : W. Abbatt, 1913.
Description209 pages.
Subject(s)
Series The magazine of history with notes and queries ; Extra no. 26
Library of American civilization ; LAC 14468. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Narrative of the adventures of Col. Daniel Boone / by John Filson -- The narrative of Dr. Knight -- The narrative of John Slover -- Robert Benham's narrative of an encounter with the Indians -- Adam Poe's contest with two Indians -- Remarkable encounter of a white man [David Morgan] with two Indians -- Remarkable adventures of Jackson Johonnot -- Anecdotes -- Expedition and defeat of General Harmer by the Indians, in 1790 -- Expeditions of Generals Scott and Wilkinson in May and August, 1791 -- General Wilkinson's expedition -- Defeat of General St. Clair by the Indians, 1791 -- Depredations of the Indians on the frontiers in 1791, 1792, and 1793 -- Narrative of Capt. William Hubbell -- Defeat of the Indians by General Wayne August 20, 1794 -- A narrative ... of Col. James Smith during his captivity among the Indians from the year 1755 until 1759 / written by himself -- Appendix on the manners and customs of the Indians.
General noteReprint of the 1821 ed., published by William G. Hunt, Lexington, Ky.
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. Chicago : Library Resources, 1970. 1 microfiche ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of American civilization ; LAC 14468)

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